Potato Soup X

4 potatoes - peeled and cubed

3 stalks celery, chopped

2 teaspoons dried onion flakes

2 quarts water

2 cups milk

½ cup unsalted butter

1 cup potato flakes

salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot over high heat, combine the potatoes, celery and onion with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Drain the water, reserving 2 cups of water in the pot. Add the milk, butter and potato flakes. Stir all together well until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.