Potato Soup (Mom's)

Potatoes  8-10 med.

Onion -1 Water 2 cups?  (just to barely cover potatoes)

Parsley (dried) 1/4 C.?

Bay Leaves 2 or 3

Salt  1  tsp.

Cook above ingredients together until potatoes & onions are tender. Drain. Mash potatoes slightly. Add:

Butter 1/2 stick (4 Tbs.)

Milk (or use some of the drained liquid and add cream??)

Heat and serve.