Old Fashioned Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. finely diced potatoes
1 large onion, diced
??? large ribs celery, finely cut
1 small carrot, diced (optional)
??? c. water
??? tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sugar
3 slices bacon, diced and fried lightly
2 Tbsp. bacon drippings

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large kettle.
Cover and bring to low boil on high heat.
Reduce heat to simmer and cook very slowly, covered, for about an hour.
For a chunkier version, cook 20 to 30 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.
For low-fat, season with margarine or lean meat.