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Are the tulips coming up? Is it snowing again? Eastern Washington weather keeps us guessing. Shelly Hauge’s recipe for “Ultimate Potato Soup” is a favorite at area soup suppers and with her family members. Easy to prepare and ready in under an hour, this soup will take the chill off any late winter or early spring day.

Ultimate Potato Soup

6 cups peeled, diced potato

3 stalks celery, diced

1 cup chopped onion

3 can (14.5 ounces each) chicken broth

4 cups half and half

6 Tbsp butter, melted

6 Tbsp all-purpose flour

4 cubes chicken bouillon

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

In a large kett...