Potato Onion Soup

Directions

1. Roil potatoes in 7 1/2 quarts water.
2. Drain and mash.
3. Save potato water.
4. Melt butter or other fat in soup kettle.
5. Add onions, cover and cook very slowly until onions begin to brown.
6. Sift flour over onions, stir to blend well, then add diluted milk.
7. Cook until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
8. Add mashed potatoes and seasonings and heat thoroughly.