6 slices bacon
6 potatoes, cubed
2 ribs celery
2 med. onions
2 lg. carrots
1 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. flour
4 c. milk
1 c. whipping cream

Saute bacon until crisp - remove bacon, crumble and set aside. Add potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, water, sugar and pepper to bacon drippings. Cook covered until vegetables are tender. Combine flour with 1 cup milk until smooth, add remaining milk, cook all together on medium heat, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes. Stir in cream and bacon - heat through. Makes 10 cups.