Ingredients
5 lb potatoes, cubed
1 lb. bacon
1/2 C veg. oil
1/2 C flour
2 qt. broth
2 bay leaves
4 carrots
2 - C celery, chpd
1 med-lg onion, chpd
1 qt. Half and Half
salt
pepper
grated cheese
parsley, chpd
Preparation
Saute bacon & drain Add veg. oil to drippings and add flour to make roux Add broth & vegetables except potatoes. Simmer until veg,. are cooked. Add potatoes and simmer until tender