Gramma'S Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 -5 potatoes, cubed
6 -7 celery ribs, diced
1 -2 small white onion, diced
1/2 cup white rice
2 (16 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 quart half-and-half
1/2 lb butter
water
salt
pepper

Preparation

Put one can of vegetable broth and the rice in a large pot.
Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 10 min, or until rice is tender.
Add the onion and celery to the pot, as well as the other can of vegetable broth.
Simmer 10-15 minutes, or until onions and celery are tender.
Add the potatoes and 2 cups of water, or enough so that the potatoes are about 2\\3 covered.
Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender but not mushy.
Add the half and half and the butter and heat on low heat until the soup is thick.
Make sure to use a wooden or plastic spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot occasionally
At the last minute, drain the mushrooms and add them.
Enjoy!