Potato Soup

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1/3 c diced onions
1/4 c diced celery
1/4 c diced green bell pepper
1 medium carrot, cleaned/peeled and finely diced
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp dried oregano
5 c potatoes, diced
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups water

Directions

1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. Saute onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and carrots in butter until they begin to soften.
3. Add seasonings and stir to combine. Add potatoes.
4. Add stock and water. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and let simmer until potatoes soften.
6. Serve hot. Reheats well.

Tips
For a creamy version, use milk or cream instead of water.
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken.
For a vegan version, use 1-2 tsp olive oil instead of butter and substitute vegetable stock for chicken.