Cream of Potato Soup

Quiltingcat sent this version of cream of potato soup and says it doesn’t bother her IC. It's a nice comfort food when she feels bad and likes it best with some cheddar cheese sprinkled on top. She gives it: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cream of Potato Soup


Ingredients:

6 peeled & chopped potatoes
2 tablespoons or so of butter
1 small sweet onion minced, about 1/2 cup (if tolerated)
2 or so minced garlic cloves
1 to 2 cups milk
2 tablespoons of dried parsley (if tolerated)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)


Directions:

Brown onions & garlic in 2 tablespoons or so butter until soft & transparent. Add potatoes to pot with water just covering and boil until soft. Mash potatoes leaving some chunks. Add 1 to 2 cups milk (boil milk first if bothered with lactose). Sprinkle with Cheddar Cheese and serve.

Optional: Add 1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy cream and cook until thick. The key is to keep the ratio of liquid to solids low. Add instant potato flakes if you need it thicker.