Cream Of Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. diced bacon
1 1/2 c. diced onion
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 1/2 qt. hot half and half
6 c. diced potatoes
salt and white pepper to taste

Preparation

Cook potatoes ahead; save liquid and keep warm.
Saute bacon, onion, celery; add hot half and half.
Thicken with roux to desired thickness.
Add potatoes and liquid, then salt and pepper.
To garnish, sprinkle with paprika and chopped fresh parsley.