Recipe For Mashed Potato Soup

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup diced celery
• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups cold mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the cubed potatoes, water and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add milk, mashed potatoes, evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Heat through but do not boil.