Potato Soup

6-8 med potatoes

1 small onion

2 carrots,

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cups water

2 tsp salt

3 cups milk

6 Tbsp butter

4 Tbsp flour

4 Tbsp parsley

¼ Tbsp pepper

Top With:

bacon

shredded cheese

Bring first group of ingredients to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender. Do not drain. Mash slightly. Stir in milk. In a bowl, blend second set of ingredients. Stir into potatoes. Stir constantly over med heat until thickened and bubbly. Serve with bacon and cheese.

(ripped off from sarah s)