Golden Cream Potato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. chopped potatoes
1 c. water
1/2 c. celery slices
1/2 c. carrot slices
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 1/2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 pkg. frozen broccoli (optional)
cooked crumbled bacon (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine potatoes, water, celery, onion, parsley, bouillon cube and seasonings.
Cover; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Gradually add milk to flour, mixing well.
Add milk mixture to vegetables; cook until thickened.
Add broccoli and bacon, if desired.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Serve hot.