BEST EVER POTATO SOUP

By sharon_rm2010

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Ingredients

• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp each celery seed, salt & pepper
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 8 oz. process american cheese, cubed
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, carrot, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Garnish with green onions if desired.