Amish Counrty Potato Soup

Ingredients

 * 8 slices lean bacon
 * ¼ cup celery, chopped
 * ½ cup onions, chopped
 * 3 cups potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes (3 medium)
 * 2½ cups water
 * 1 (12 ounces) can evaporated milk
 * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (very important)
 * 2 tablespoons parsley, minced
 * ¼ teaspoon pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon celery salt
 * 1 bay leaf

Directions

 * 1) Chop bacon.
 * 2) Sauté bacon, celery and onion in a deep sauce pan.
 * 3) Add potatoes, water, bay leaf, salt, pepper and celery salt and bring to a boil.
 * 4) Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
 * 5) Mash lightly, leave about ¼ whole.
 * 6) Remove bay leaf and add milk, Worcestershire sauce and parsley.
 * 7) Bring to a boil.
 * 8) Serve hot.