Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 celery ribs
  • boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • cream or chicken stock
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • parsley
  • chives

Method

  • Peel and slice potatoes.
  • chop onions and celery.
  • Saute these ingredients in 1 1/2 tablespooons of butter.
  • Add boiling water, enough to cover.
  • Add salt and bay leaf.
  • Boil the veggies until the potatoes are tender.
  • remove bay leaf.
  • Put them through a ricer or blender.
  • Beat into the potato mixture 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Thin the soup with your choice of milk, cream or chicken stock.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add worcestershire sauce.
  • stir and bring to near boil.
  • Serve garnished with parsley and chives.