Ingredients

1 1/2

cups water

5

medium potatoes, peeled and cut up

1

medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup)

1/4

cup water

1

cup milk

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon white pepper

2

green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

Heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add potatoes and celery. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Drain liquid into blender. Remove 3 cups cooked vegetables from saucepan; place in blender with liquid. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and blend about 1 minute until smooth.

Stir pureed vegetables back into saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.