Amish Country Potato Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 8 slices lean bacon
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3 cups potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes (3 med)
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (very important)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 bay leaf

Recipe

• 1 chop bacon.
• 2 saute' bacon, celery and onion in a deep sauce pan.
• 3 (i drain the fat before going on to the next step, but the recipe doesn't call for it).
• 4 add potatoes, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper and celery salt and bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• 6 mash lightly, leave about 1/4 whole.
• 7 remove bay leaf and add milk, worcestershire sauce and parsley.
• 8 bring to a boil.
• 9 serve hot.