Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: boil potatoes. drain and mash them with all the other ingredients to the consistency desired. in general, the quantity of milk must be enough to obtain creamy mashed potatoes, but not too much 'as to make a soup. so 1/2 cup of milk for 6 potatoes will be o.k. i apologize because my english is not so good. greetings, karina.

Target recipe: in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole, melt half the butter over moderate heat. add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden and starting to brown at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. add the chicken broth, potatoes, and water. bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are soft, 20 to 25 minutes. with a potato masher or the back of a large spoon, mash the potatoes just enough to thicken the soup, but leave plenty of chunks intact. add the milk and the remaining butter. season the soup with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. serve piping hot, garnished with the minced chives.