grandma's potato soup

(2 RATINGS)
68 Pinches
Gaffney, SC
Updated on Sep 29, 2010

This recipe has been in my family for at least 70 years.That is how old my mom is and her mom is the one who made this.It is good if you have an upset stomach.It is very simple and very soothing.I hope you will give it a try.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 (depends on size bowls you use.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 - potatoes, medium-peeled and cubed
  • 1-2 - onions, vidalia, peeled and sliced(cut in half,then slice like half moons)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • - evaporated milk
  • - butter or margarine
  • - salt and pepper,to taste

How To Make grandma's potato soup

  • Step 1
    Put potatoes and onions in a pot.Cover with cold water.Cook on medium high heat till boiling.Boil until fork tender.
  • Step 2
    In a tall glass put in the flour and pour in evaporated milk till glass is half full.Fill the rest of the way up with cold water.Stir until completely mixed.
  • Step 3
    When potatoes are done pour the milk/flour mixture in while potatoes and onions are boiling.I pour it thru a strainer to keep from having lumps.
  • Step 4
    Add butter or margarine.I use about 4 tablespoons.Add salt and pepper to taste.Cook untill thickened.
  • Step 5
    Serve over white loaf bread.Or I used French bread,cubed.

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Category: Cream Soups
Culture: Southern
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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