potato soup

This recipe is yummy and from 1967



Potato Soup
Mrs .Andy Lewis

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 Tablespoon salt
4 cups raw potaotes, cubed
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups milk, hot
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
1/2 cup cold milk or half and half
pinch cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons parlsey, chopped

Melt butter over low heat. Add onion and cook until soft, but not browned. Add salt and potaotes and water. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in hot milk. Combine egg yolk and cold milk. Gradually add to hot soup, stirring constantly. Add cayenne pepper and pepper. Garnish with parsley. Serves 6 to 8.