Hoosier Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 large potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 1/2 lb butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 quart water
• 1/2 quart milk
• 1 dozen egg

• 2 (15 ounce) cans potatoes

Directions

1. 1

   Start water boiling in a large pot (Med. high heat). Peel potatoes and score 1/4" deep on 4 sides with knife. Use peeler to "square the potato" letting the thin 1/4" slices go into the water in the pot. Then slice the remaining potatoes into 1/4" thick slices and put into pot.

2. 2

   Add: sliced onion, butter, water, milk, salt and pepper to just cover the potatoes.

3. 3

   Bring to a low boil, uncovered, and reduce heat to a medium simmer. DO NOT scorch the milk! Stir occasionally to keep the butter well mixed into the milk.

4. 4

   Hard boil the eggs, peel and set aside.

5. 5

   Simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are done and have rounded edges. The thin slices from the peeler will provide the thickness for the soup at this time. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. 6

   Just before serving-slice or chop the eggs and add into soup. If you want thicker soup-drain cans of potatoes and add to pot, heat 2-3 minutes and serve.