1/2 lb. bacon, cut crosswise (1/2 inch)
2 lg. onions, minced
1 lb. potatoes, diced
4 lg. carrots, grated
1 1/2 qt. milk
1/2 tsp. salt & pepper
3 tbsp. milk
3 tbsp. flour

Cook bacon slowly until done, but not crisp. Add onions and saute just until limp. Add potatoes, carrots, milk, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 4 hours. Blend 3 tablespoons milk and 3 tablespoons flour to make a paste. Add to soup to thicken. Stir 10 minutes.