Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          chopped celery
   2      cups          chopped onion
   2      cups          sliced carrots
     3/4  teaspoon      pepper
   2      quarts        chicken stock
   2      cups          cubed potatoes
   1      cup           half & half or milk
     1/2  cup           flour blended with 2 tbsp. melted butter

Preparation:

In large pan, place vegetables, pepper, and stock. Boil until vegetables are tender. Add potatoes and half and half. Simmer 15-20 minutes. Add flour and butter mixture, and simmer to cook flour.