NOT MY GRANDMOTHER'S POTATO SOUP

My grandmother loved to make a simple potato soup anytime, but especially if someone in the family was sick. The recipe was simply potatoes, onion, milk, butter and a little thickening made of flour and water.

Though I loved "Mama's" potato soup, I've created a different version with her recipe as the "base".

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3-1/2 to 4 c. water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 to 2 c. milk, (depending on desired consistency of soup)
1/2 stick margarine (4 T.)
dash garlic powder (or 1 clove, minced)
salt/pepper to taste
seasoning salt to taste

In a large saucepan or soup pot, over high heat, bring potatoes, water, mushrooms and onion to a boil. Cover and lower heat; simmer until potatoes are tender. Strain and discard water.

Add cream of mushroom soup, butter, milk and seasonings. Stir well. Cover and heat on medium heat until mixture is hot, but not boiling. Serve.

Serves 6

Serving suggestion: Serve as a casual winter lunch with hot, buttered cornbread, and crackers, if desired.

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