Cream Of Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. sliced potatoes (about 5 large)
1/2 c. sliced carrots
6 slices bacon
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. sliced celery
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
2 c. light cream (Pet or Carnation)
finely shredded Cheddar cheese
parsley sprigs

Preparation

Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling water until tender; drain.
Saute bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.
Saute onion and celery in 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
Combine cooked vegetables, bacon, salt, pepper, milk and cream.
Simmer for 30 minutes; do not boil.
Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese and parsley.
Makes about 2 quarts.