3 slices bacon
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 chicken bouillon
1 c. boiling water
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
1/2 c. coarsely chopped celery
3 tbsp. flour
1 qt. milk
1 1/2 c. chopped broccoli
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper or to taste
Paprika

Fry bacon. Crumble coarsely. Cook onion until browned. Dissolve bouillon with water in large saucepan. Add onions, carrots and celery. Cover and cook 10 minutes on medium heat. Stir flour into a little milk. Add to remaining milk and add broccoli, salt, and pepper to vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Stir in crumbled bacon. Garnish with paprika. Serves 6. Cauliflower is good, too, as an additional vegetable.