Week 5~ Potato Soup

First.......a confession! I have made this soup once before, and the purpose of my blog was to try all NEW recipes, but this one was so good I had to try it again, and share it! You won't be dissappointed!

6 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
5 cups chicken broth
4 slices of bacon
3 stalks of celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cups of light cream ( I used half and half)
shredded cheese and green onions, for garnish

~Combine potatoes, carrot and chicken broth in a 4 qt pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Mash slightly in the saucepan.
~Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels, reserve the drippings in skillet.
Saute the celery and onion in drippings until tender. Add these to the potato and carrots.
~Stir in the cream and season with black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until heated through.
                                         
                                                 Here are the yummy toppings!!

The soup is very hardy! I made a homemade egg bread in my bread maker!