Ingredients:

4 lbs cubed potatoes

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1 small chopped onion

4 stalks diced celery

1 carrot, sliced thin

salt and pepper to taste

water to cover

½ cup flour

2 cups milk or cream

½ lb. bacon, chopped

Directions:

1. Cover veggies, spices and butter with water and cook until tender. Turn down to simmer, blend flour and milk then add to soup stirring constantly until soup thickens. Fry chopped bacon and add into soup. Simmer until thick and creamy. Serve and enjoy.

2. Variation: add peas, cheddar cheese, green peppers or corn. Use chopped ham in place of bacon.

Bon Appetit!