Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Potato Soup

Posted by GayleL at anonymous

Source: From: Rudy2 April 29, 2000 09:39 am

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and dice 1/2 x 1-inch
    (weigh 3 pounds after peeling)
8 ounces chopped celery
2 1/2 quarts water
4 ounces chicken base
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Jane's Crazy Salt ( I found it at Kroger)
1 1/2 quarts milk
4 ounces melted margarine
l cup flour

In large pot put first 7 ingredients in large pot and simmer 20 minutes.

Add milk and bring to 170 degrees F.

In bowl blend melted margarine and flour till smooth then add 1 quart of soup broth and blend. Using wire whip add back to pot and blend well. Simmer 20 minutes.

Yields 12 (10 ounce) servings.