4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 c. cubed raw potatoes, 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. or 1 can chicken broth
1 tbsp. chopped parsley

Combine potatoes, onion, celery, water and salt in covered 2-quart casserole. Microwave on HIGH 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Mix flour, milk, chicken broth and parsley until smooth. Stir into potatoes. Microwave HIGH, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Stir occasionally during cooking. Watch so it doesn't boil over. Garnish with bacon. Yield: 6 servings.