Bacon Potato Soup

Servings:

Cooking Time:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 pound Bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup Celery
• 3 Leeks
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 2 cups Water
• 2 cups Milk
• 2 medium Potatoes, peeled and diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon Parsley, chopped

Instructions:

• Slice the leeks lengthwise. Remove the root end and most of the green end. Slice the leeks across the grain and soak in water until needed.
• Add the bacon pieces to a heavy saucepan and cook until brown.
• Add the celery and leeks. Cook until just soft.
• Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add the water and milk. Slowly bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat, add the potatoes and simmer for 1 hour (or until the vegetables are tender).
• Check the seasonings. Serve warm, garnished with parsley.

Serve this simple soup with hearty bread.