Grandma'S Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large baking potatoes, cooked, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup yellow sweet onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 slices bacon
soup base
4 cups milk
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Fry bacon until crisp reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet and set aside.
Over medium heat, saute onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in bacon drippings until tender.
Prepare a roux of flour and butter in soup pot.
Add salt, pepper and milk.
Stir constantly with a wire whisk over medium heat.
When slightly thickened add vegetables. Cover and heat through.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese.