Best-Ever Potato Soup

Very good on a cold day!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon, diced
• 3  cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 14 1⁄2 ounces chicken broth
• 1  small carrot
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3  cups milk
• 8  ounces Velveeta cheese
• 2  green onions

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, carrrot, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Garnish with green onions, if desired.