Creamy Potato and Green Onion Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 green onions with tops (sliced finely)

Directions

1. 1

   Bring 1 1/2 cups water to boiling, add potatoes& celery, cover and bring to boil again.

2. 2

   Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain liquid into blender and add 3 cups of the cooked vegetables and 1/4 cup of water.

4. 4

   Cover and blend until smooth (1 minute), then place pureed vegetables back into sauce pan with remaining potatoes and celery.

5. 5

   Stir in remaining ingredients, then heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.

6. 6

   Garnish with garlic toast, if desired.