Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, diced
  • 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
  • 14 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 12 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 12 teaspoon celery seed
  • 12 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 8 ounces processed American cheese, cubed into very small pieces
  • 2 green onions, sliced very thinly

Method

  • In a large pot cook bacon until crisp, drain on paper towel.
  • Leave some of the bacon grease in the bottom of the pan (about a Tbsp) and add potatoes, broth, carrots, onions, parsley, celery seed, salt & pepper.
  • cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour and milk until smooth add to soup.
  • Bring to boil, boil and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add bacon.
  • Add cheese, stir until cheese melts and soup is hot again.
  • Garnish with green onions if desired.