Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

• 5 slices Fischer's Bacon
• 1 c. onion, chopped
• 1 c. celery, diced
• 4 c. potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 2 c. milk
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 c. green onions, sliced

Directions

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and celery, cooking until the onion softens, about 2 minutes.
3. Add stock and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
4. Blend flour and 1/2 c. milk. Pour slowly into the pot.
5. Raise heat and let soup boil and thicken.
6. Remove from heat and stir in half the cheese, half the green onions and half the bacon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve with remaining green onions, cheddar and bacon.
8. Enjoy!