Ingredients

  • 6 bacon strips, diced
  • 3 cup cubed peeled potatoes (about 3 medium)
  • 1 can 14 1/2 oz chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp each celery seed, salt, & pepper
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cup milk
  • 8 oz velveeta cheese, shredded or cubed
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Method

  • In large sauce pan, cook bacon until crisp, drain.
  • Same pot add potatoes, broth, carrots, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes on medium heat.
  • Combine flour and milk, slowly until smooth; add to soup.
  • Bring to boil and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add cheese, stir until melted and soup is heated through.
  • Garnish with green onions.
  • (Optional)