4 c. cubed potatoes
5 stalks celery, including leaves
1 qt. milk
3 1/2 tsp. salt (I use less)
2 med. onions
6 tbsp. butter
7 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper

Boil first 5 ingredients together with ham bone if available until tender. Make white sauce with remaining ingredients. When potatoes are tender, stir in white sauce over very low heat. Add 2 tablespoons parsley and 1/2 pound crisp bacon and 1 tablespoon drippings. If boiled with ham bone, cut ham off bone and omit bacon.