Another Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 3 cups , cubed peeled potatoes
• 0 of can chicken broth
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 8 ounces processed American cheese, cubed into very small pieces
• 2 green onions, sliced very thinly

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot cook bacon until crisp, drain on paper towel.

2. 2

   Leave some of the bacon grease in the bottom of the pan (about a Tbsp) and add potatoes, broth, carrots, onions, parsley, celery seed, salt & pepper.

3. 3

   cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Combine flour and milk until smooth add to soup.

5. 5

   Bring to boil, boil and stir for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add bacon.

7. 7

   Add cheese, stir until cheese melts and soup is hot again.

8. 8

   Garnish with green onions if desired.