Tasty Tuesday ~ Herbed Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place potatoes and water in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat until tender.
2. In another saucepan, saute onion, celery in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Add potatoes and carrots with cooking liquid; heat through.