Bacon And Potato Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 8 ounces velveeta cheese, cubed
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain.
• 2 add potatoes, broth, carrot, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper.
• 3 cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• 4 combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup.
• 5 bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.
• 6 add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
• 7 garnish with green onions if desired.