Cream Of Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. potatoes (5 large)
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 c. chopped celery
6 slices bacon
1 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 c. milk
2 c. half and half cream
Cheddar cheese and shredded parsley (for garnish)

Preparation

Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling water until tender; drain.
Saute bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.
Saute onions and celery in 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.
Combine cooked vegetables, bacon, salt, pepper, milk and half and half cream. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Do not boil.
Garnish with cheese and parsley.