Amish Counrty Potato Soup

Amish Country 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.