Potato Soup

This recipe was shared by a woman at our church potluck years ago. It’s my favorite potato soup.

6 med potatoes
2 carrots (diced)
6 celery (diced)
2 quarts water
1 onion
6 tbl butter
6 tbl flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups milk

In large kettle cook potatoes, carrots, celery, and water until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Settling vegetables aside. In same kettle, saute onions in butter until soft. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Gently stir in cooked vegetables. Add 1 cup or more of served liquid until soup is desired consistency.