Diet? While you have the flu? Uh, ungh..no way. If there is ever a time to break the diet , it's now.
4c peeled and cubed baking potatos
1c 3/4 inch sliced celery
1c coarsely chopped onion
2c water
1 Tablespoon salt
1c milk
1c whipping cream
3T butter
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Combine potatos, celery, onion, water and salt in a large dutch over. Simmer covered about 20 minutes or until potatos are tender. Mash mixture to desired consistency ( I like mine mashed a lot). stir in remaining ingredients. Return to heat. Cook, simmering until soup is heated.
Serve with garlic bread. You'll be in heaven.