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Viewed: 40 - Published at: 4 years agoIngredients
- 5 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 4 medium celery ribs, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch, disolved in
- 1/2 cup cold water
Method
- Fry bacon in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
- Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Pour off drippings.
- Melt butter in same pan over medium heat.
- Add vegetables and cook until slightly softened,stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Add bacon, water, salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add milk and heat through.
- Stir in disolved cornstarch and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot.
