Long Island Potato Soup

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp chopped onion
• 2 tsp minced parsley
• 2 tsp chopped celery
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 quart boiling water
• 1 tbsp flour

1. Heat 1 tbsp butter; add onion, celery, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes
2. Add potatoes, cover, and cook for 2 minutes
3. Add water and boil for 1 hour
4. Add more boiling water as it evaporates
5. Brown the flour and mix with remaining butter
6. Add about 1 c potato liquid and cook until thickened, stirring constantly
7. Combine mixtures and serve hot with croutons.