Our potato soup - passed down through the family and great when someone isn't feeling good -
Peel and dice potatoes (a fair amount) boil until "just" tender - not mushy and drain. While the potatoes have been boiling, take and slice an onion (a good amount) and then coarsely dice, and some clove garlic. Gently cook some chopped bacon in the skillet, take out and drain, throw the onion and garlic into the bacon fat until sort of transparent, take out and drain. Put the potatoes into a pot, add milk (a little canned and some regular), a little garlic powder and some butter and get it all nice and warm. Then add in the bacon and onion mixture you just did above and let sit (or lightly simmer) for a bit. You can sparingly use a potato masher to some of the potatoes to make a little thicker - - - - and then a bonus: you can also throw a can or two of chopped clams and juice in and have excellent clam chowder.
Mom always made it when I was growing up, my family, and my daughter's family also. If you're not feeling good, have a nice warm bowl and then go jump into bed for a couple hours, guaranteed you will feel better!! :-)
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