From Shari's collection of old-fashioned recipes, this is over 100 years old
8 medium potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion, peeled
4 cups milk
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsp butter or meat drippings
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Cube or slice potatoes and onion cook in 4 cups boiling, salted water until tender. Add milk; simmer. Cook flour in butter over low heat until brown; add to soup. Blend carefully. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Serve at once. May be garnished with minced parsley or grated hard-boiled eggs.