* Exported from MasterCook *

Golden Cream of Potato Soup

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low Fat Soups And Stews Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 cups potatoes -- peeled and cubed
2 cups water
1 cup celery -- sliced
1 cup carrot -- thinly sliced
1/2 cup onion -- finely chopped
2 tsp dried parsley
2 cubes chicken bouillon cube
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 cups milk, 1% lowfat or skim, or evaporated
skim milk -- divided
1/4 cup flour
3/4 lb cheese, or Kraft 2 % Sharp Cheddar
4 slices bacon, optional

Combine first 9 ingred. in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 7-8 min.or until vegs. are tender. Fry bacon (if using), set aside. Reserve 3 tbl. drippings (if not using bacon- substitute olive oil). Add flour till combined. Gradually add 1/4 cup milk, making a smooth paste. Stir into soup. Add remaining milk and cheese; cook over med. heat till soup is thickened.