POTATO SOUP

This is one of my favorite comfort foods when it is cold outside!!!!

Items for purchase:
1.5 pounds of potatoes, carrot, 13 oz can milk, celery, corn, 1/4 pound bacon (optional), cheddar cheese (optional), onion

Total price: with optional items $20

Ingredients:
1.5 pounds of potatoes (diced)
1 carrot sliced (or 1/2 bag frozen)
1/2 bag frozen corn
13 oz can milk
1 celery stalk sliced
1/4 pound bacon (bake slices in oven 400 degrees for 15 minutes...after cooked place on paper towel)
2 Tbs butter
1 large onion diced
3 Cups water
parsley
1.5 tsp salt
pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Saute in stock pot onions and butter. Stir in potatoes, corn, celery, carrots, and salt. Slowly add water, as the veggies cook down, check to see if additional water will be needed. Do not add more than 4 cups of water total because you will be adding the evaporated milk! Once veggies are tender (about 10-15 minutes, add the milk and pepper.
Suggestion for creamier soup: I have a immersion blender and do not have to remove the veggies...and do it right in the pot,but if you do not...take out about 1/3 of the veggies (especially the potatoes and mash them together, add back to the pot). Last items to add will be the parsley, bacon, and cheese. Stir, cover and allow to cook down another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Enjoy!!!!