Potato Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 to 3 c. diced potatoes
1 c. sliced fresh carrots
2 c. boiling water
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. sage
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
fresh parsley

Preparation

Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
Remove, drain and crumble.
Saute onion and carrots in fat.
Drain all but enough fat to make a smooth mixture with 2 tablespoons flour.
Add flour, stir and cook for a few minutes until browned.
Add potatoes, water and seasonings.
Simmer until potatoes are tender.
Add milk.
Reheat until hot.
Mash with potato masher if desired. Sprinkle bacon bits on top and garnish with parsley.
Serves 6.