This soup is so easy to make and really is delicious despite the simplicity of the ingredients.
This recipe is from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison with slight modifications
2 T. Olive oil or butter
2 Onions, finely diced
3 small bay leaves
2 pounds potatoes, peeld,
Salt and freshly cracked pepper
Heat the oil in a heavy soup pot over medium heat, add the onions and bay leaves and cook slowly. Meanwhile, slice up potatoes to the size and shape you like.
Add the potatoes, raise the heat and saute, stirring frequently until a glaze starts to build up on the bottom of the pot, about 10 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspons salt and 1 c. water. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen the solids. Add 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, partially covered until the poatatoes are soft, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves, taste for salt, season with pepper.
