Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. water
1/2 lb. diced bacon
1 c. diced celery
1 c. diced onion
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. parsley
5 medium thinly sliced potatoes
2 c. sliced carrots
1 Tbsp. oleo

Preparation

Bring first 8 ingredients to boil.
Add remaining ingredients; bring to boil.
Lower heat to low; cover and simmer 45 minutes. May add ham or other vegetables.