Ingredients

  • 1 large can chicken broth
  • 2 c. chopped onion
  • 2 c. chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. dried parsley
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 qt. half and half
  • 1/2 lb. bacon
  • 2 c. sliced carrots
  • 3 c. dried potatoes
  • instant potatoes (real mashed potatoes may be used)

Method

  • Cut up bacon and cook in deep pan.
  • When lightly browned, add onions, celery and garlic to bacon and saute until onions are clear.
  • Add chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, parsley and bay leaves.
  • Simmer until potatoes and carrots are fully cooked.
  • Add half and half and heat (try not to let boil).
  • Add instant potatoes to thicken to desired consistency.
  • (Start by adding about a cup at first.)