Snowman Soup (Cream Of Potato) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced (snowman's body)
1 large carrot, diced (snowman's nose)
2 celery ribs, diced (snowman's arms)
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (snowman's eyes and mouth)
1 medium onion, diced
2 quarts chicken stock
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon white pepper (snowflakes!)
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup flour
salt
white pepper

Preparation

Heat salad oil in a 5 quart stock pot.
Sweat onion, celery, and carrots until clear and add garlic and thyme.
Add chicken stock and potatoes, bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Melt butter in a sauce pan and add flour, cook for two minutes.
Add to stock pot, whisk until smooth. Simmer 5 minutes, add salt and white pepper to taste.
Serve in a bread bowl.