I don't have exact measurments because I've been making it so long I haven't used a recipe in years but here it is.

about 10 large potatoes,diced not too small
1small onion,chopped
2 tblsp.dried parsely
salt and pepper

boil those ingredients until potatoes are done
add 1 can evaporated milk and bring back to a boil

Make dumpling mix while you are waiting
2or3eggs
add flour until very stiff and drop by spoonfuls into boiling soup.
Let cook for 5 minutes and let sit for a while before you serve it just because it really holds the heat.

By Dana on Saturday, December 29, 2001 - 10:19 am:

Do you add the milk to the water you were boiling the potatoes in? Can't wait to try this out. I even have all the ingredients!

By Mdke on Saturday, December 29, 2001 - 05:06 pm:

Yes Dana,You add the milk straight into the pot with the potatoes and everything.I also forgot to tell you that when you add the milk you also add 1 stick of butter straight in the pot.I hope you haven't made it yet.

By Dana on Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 08:48 am:

Yummm, an entire stick of butter. Now you're talking! Nope, not made it yet. DH is complaining that he's been eating soup for 5 days now. I'll wait until the next cold snap (which from the looks of the clouds might be today )

I think I will add some bacon to mine too.

By Jewlz on Sunday, December 30, 2001 - 05:27 pm:

this is a german style potatoe soup ... for along time i thought everyone made thiers like this ...was what i was raised with lol i also sprinkle some cheddar cheese on top ... so much for low fat but is soo good... and dana u could alway just use it as a side dish in a mean stead of a main course my hubby dont complain so much then ...

By Dana on Thursday, January 3, 2002 - 02:03 pm:

question about this soup. 10 potatoes is quite a bit. How far above the potatoes should the water come? I'll have to have a H-U-G-E pot for this. (usually I just cook 3 for our mashed potatoes or buttered potatoes.)

By Mdke on Wednesday, January 9, 2002 - 08:46 am:

Sorry it took me so long to get back Dana.
The water should come about a 1/2 in. over the potatoes because you are going to add the whole can of milk.You can use the amount of the potaoes according to your pot.I always make a huge pot so that we can have leftovers.This is a dish that just gets better the longer the flavor soaks in.