SHIRLEY'S POTATO SOUP

My recipe...measurements approximate
1-2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 extra large potato
1/2 medium onion, chopped
4-6 cloves roasted garlic, minced
....or 2-3 unroasted
4 slices bacon or canadian bacon, diced
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Milk, as needed

Melt butter in a large saucepan. Sauté onions
til slightly brown. Add garlic and bacon. Cook and stir
until heated through. Add potato, salt and pepper. Cook over
low heat until potatoes are tender. Stir often to prevent sticking. 1