Potato Soup X - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 potatoes - peeled and cubed
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
2 quarts water
2 cups milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup potato flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes, celery and onion with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Drain the water, reserving 2 cups of water in the pot. Add the milk, butter and potato flakes. Stir all together well until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.