Potato Soup with Kale

This basic potato soup recipe comes from my first cookbook I owned -- Betty Crocker!

Serves : 5 (or 3 servings for us!)

3 medium potatoes (about 1 pound)

1 can (14-1/2 oz) chicken broth (~1-3/4 c)

(Good tip on broth: http://greatlettuce.blogspot.com/2012/10/just-kitchen-tip.html)

2 medium green onions with tops (I put in more)

1-1/2 cups milk

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp dried thyme leaves

PLUS optional:

Ham & Kale

Peel potatoes & cut into medium pieces.  Heat broth & potatoes to boiling in saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally so the potatoes don't stick.  Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently.  Cover & cook about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  While potatoes are cooking, peel and thinly slice green onions.  When the potatoes are done, remove from heat, but do not drain.  Break poatoes into smaller pieces with potato masher or large fork.  The mixture should still be lumpy.  Stir in milk, salt, pepper, thyme, onions, ham & kale (desired amounts).  Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot & steaming.  Do not let soup boil.