Chunky Potato

3 medium potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut up

1 cup each water, finely chopped onion

2 tbsp. chopped celery

1 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules

1/4 cup non-fat dry milk powder

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

2  cups fat-free milk

2 tbsp. snipped parsley

 

    In a saucepan, combine potatoes, onion, water, celery and bouillon. 

 

 Bring to boiling; reduce heat. 

 

 Cover; simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

 

  Mash potatoes slightly but don't drain. 

 

 In a medium mixing bowl, combine dry milk, flour and pepper. 

 

 Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.  Stir into potato mixture. 

 

Cook and stir until bubbly, then 1 minute more.  Ladle into soup bowls.

 

  Garnish with parsley.

 

  Makes 5 side-dish servings.