Ultimate Potato soup

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Cool weather is on it's way and one of my favorite hearty soups is my Potato soup. Warning not for the weight watcher. It's a little bit of work but well worth it. and even better the next day.

8 cups diced potatoes
3 stalks celery, diced
2 med carrots, diced
1 cup chopped onion
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth,
divided
4 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter melted
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper



In a large pot, bring potatoes, celery, carrots and onion to a boil in 2 cups of broth. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid.
Combine reserved broth and half-and-half in pot. In a bowl, combine melted butter and flour. Stir into half-and-half mixture over medium heat. Stir until thickened. Stir in reserved vegetables, remaining broth, bouillon and pepper. Heat through and serve.