Potato Soup Recipe

I decided I needed some nice warm soup for dinner. I have been unable to find a good mushroom bisque like the one at Zupa's. (My favorite!) But I did come across this really easy potato soup recipe.
I made it while doing laundry and playing on the computer. Also, I only used 3 cups of milk and I used 6 potatoes since I wanted it to have more chunks and be thicker. It has a great flavor due to the butter and cooking the onions with the potatoes. I also threw some cheese on top of mine.
I don't like ham but you could easily add some ham or bacon too. Be warned though, it is VERY filling!

Easy Potato Soup

Ingredients:

4 potatoes
1 qt. milk (4 c.)
1/2 to 1 diced onion
4 tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. (heaping) flour
Dash of pepper

Directions:

1. Cut potatoes into small pieces and cook in salted water, with the onion.

2. In a heavy pan melt the margarine over low heat. Stir in flour and cook until bubbly.

3. Slowly add half of the milk. Add hot, cooked potatoes and onion mixture.

4. Use a potato masher to break up potatoes a bit. Add the rest of the milk and the salt and pepper.

5. Cook over medium heat until hot. If it is not thick enough, shake 1 tablespoon of flour with 1/2 cup cold milk and add to the soup, stir frequently, garnish with a sprinkle of dried parsley