Best Ever Potato Soup

By ginasheppard

Ingredients

• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 3 Cups cubed, peeled potatoes
• 1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 Cup chopped onion
• 1 T. dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 t. each, celery seed, salt and pepper
• 3 T. all purpose flour
• 3 C. milk
• 8 oz. processed 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.