CREAM-OF-POTATO SOUP. Because of the large quantity of carbohydrate derived from the potato, cream-of-potato soup is high in food value. For persons who are fond of the flavor of the potato, this makes a delicious soup and one that may be served as the main dish in a light meal.

• 2 slices of onion
• 1 sprig parsley
• 2 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 c. milk
• 1 c. potato water
• 1 Tb. flour
• 2 Tb. butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Cook the onion and parsley with the potatoes, and, when cooked soft, drain and mash. Make a sauce of the milk, potato water, flour, and butter. Season with the salt and pepper, add the mashed potato, and serve.

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