Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed potatoes (about 2 lbs.)
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
  • 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Velveeta cheese (any process cheese product )
  • 4 slices fully cooked bacon, crumbled
  • thinly sliced green onion

Method

  • In a 4-qt. large, heavy pot combine potatoes, onion, carrots, celery, broth, water and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp.
  • Stir together flour and melted butter; stir into soup mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more.
  • Stir in whipping cream; heat through. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese, bacon and green onions. Serve.