2 c. diced 1/2 potatoes
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. carrots, cut with potato peeler
1/2 c. celery
2 tbsp. cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can chicken broth
6 slices of bacon, cooked
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. milk

Cook potatoes, carrots, onion and celery slowly until almost soft. Remove 1/2 half and place in blender with 1/2 of onion, 3 pieces of bacon, celery and carrots that have also been cooked. Now chop in blender and add to parts left in boiler. Add broth and milk and slowly cook for 30 minutes and add cornstarch; serve.

NOTE: Do not over cook. Keep vegetables slightly crunchy.