Cream Of Potato Soup

(2 quarts)

Ingredients

• 6 cups sliced potatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups light cream (evaporated milk)
• finely shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup butter

Directions

1. Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling water.
2. Drain. Saute brown bacon until crisp - drain and crumble.
3. Saute onion and celery in 2 tablespoons …