Northern Ireland Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 cup chopped scallion
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pint heavy cream (or half and half)

Directions

1. 1

   .In a large soup pot over medium-high heat combine chicken broth, butter, celery, potatoes, scallions, and pepper.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

3. 3

   .In a small bowl dissolve cornstarch in the water, and slowly stir into the soup. Simmer for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the cream or half and half slowly while stirring the soup.

5. 5

   Once combined, simmer for 1 minute then turn off heat and serve.