Herbed Potato Soup

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 5

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

1 ¾ cups water (changed on 8/22/11)

½ large onion, diced (changed on 8/22/11)

1 stalk celery, diced (changed on 8/22/11)

1 carrot, diced

1 clove garlic (changed on 8/22/11)

½ cup butter (changed on 8/22/11)

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 ½ cups milk

1. Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic in butter until tender.
3. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper.
4. Gradually add milk.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook while stirring for 2 minutes.
6. Add potatoes with cooking liquid; heat through.