creamy potato soup

Ingredients For creamy potato soup

• 6 - 8 md

  potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 md

  onion, chopped
• 2

  ribs celery, chopped
• 1 tsp

  chopped garlic
• 2 tsp

  salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp

  black pepper
• 4 c

  chicken broth (enough to cover potatoes)
• 1 pt

  heavy cream
• 6 Tbsp

  butter or margerine
• 1 c

  dry, instant potato flakes (for thickening)
• OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
• bacon bits
• sour cream
• shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped green onion