CREAM OF 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 peeper 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.