Potato Soup

Try this rich potato soup, sprinkled with grated cheese, for a refreshing change.


Cooking Time : 40 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Serves 6.
Ingredients
450 grams medium sized potatoes

1 onion

2 tablespoons butter

1 bay leaf
3 teacups milk

1/2 teacup fresh cream

salt and pepper to taste


Method

1. Slice the potatoes and onion finely.

2. Melt the butter in a vessel, add the vegetables. cover and cook on a slow flame for at least 5 minutes.

3. Add the bay leaf, 1 1/2 teacups of water and the milk. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

4. Take out the bay leaf. Blend the mixture in a liquidiser and strain the soup.

5. Reheat the soup and add the cream, salt and pepper.

6. Serve hot.