Delicious Homemade Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 6 medium Russet potatoes, bite-sized
• 1 diced onion
• 3 peeled and sliced carrots
• 3 diced celery stalks
• 6 slices of crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
• 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp minced parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp flour (or corn starch as a substitute)
• 1 cup finely grated cheese of your choice

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon in a soup pot until fat is crispy; set aside. Drain most bacon fat, retaining some in the pan.
2. Return pan to medium heat, add onion, celery, and carrot. Stir and cook for two minutes.
3. Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, and preferred seasonings. Pour in broth and bring to a low boil.
4. Cook for 10 minutes until potatoes begin to soften.
5. Whisk flour and milk together, add to the pot, and stir continuously. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Carefully remove ¼ to ½ of the soup and blend until smooth. Reincorporate it into the pot slowly to avoid splashing.
7. Stir in crumbled bacon, reserving some for garnish.
8. Serve in bowls, garnished with parsley, bacon, and a sprinkle of cheese. Enjoy your superb homemade potato soup!