• 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" cubes
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 4 C. water
• 1 13 oz. can milk or Half & Half
• Dash white pepper
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. flour
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbs. butter
• Chives, chopped (optional)

Put all the ingredients with the exception of the milk, flour and cornstarch in a pot. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Combine the milk, flour and cornstarch together and add to the pot during the last hour. Serve with chives on top.