Woolworth's Potato Soup

Woolworth's Potato Soup
Remember Woolwowrth's? Although it was just a "five and dime," they had pretty good food there - diner style - from the good ol' days! Enjoy a step back in time with this family pleaser - and perfect for a fall/winter tummy warmer!
Makes 5 quarts or 18 portions

Step #1

Cleaned Potatoes 2 lbs (cleaned means peeled & washed)
Onion 6 oz
Salt 1 oz
Water 1 quart

Cut cleaned potatoes into 3/8 inch cubes. Chop onions fine. Combine with water and salt.
Bring to a boil. Cover pot and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

Step #2

Butter 4 oz
Shortening * 4 oz
Flour 4 oz
Fresh Warm Milk 3 qts 8 ozs
Chopped parsley 1/4 oz

Melt shortenings (shortening & butter). Add flour and blend with wire whip to a smooth paste.
Add warm milk. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened - about 3 minutes. Add parsley.

*
Your favorite shortening would work. You might eliminate the shortening completely and just use twice as much butter.)