Potato Soup

1 stick butter (I use 1/2 butter and 1/2 margarine)

1/2 onion diced

3 - 4 stalks celery diced

5 potatoes washed peeled and diced (can rough peel)

2 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups water and 2 chicken bouillon)

3 cups milk or 1/2 and 1/2 (I use skim milk when being good)

1/4 cup flour

6 sliced bacon fried and crumbled OR 1/2 cup diced ham

salt and pepper, season as desired

Melt butter, saute onion and celery until translucent. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Let cook for about 15 minutes. Add 2 cups of the milk. Mix last cup of milk with 1/4 cup of flour with a whisk or shaker, then add to soup. Add bacon or ham. Let simmer for about 1 hour. If you need it to be thicker you can add instant potato flakes. If you need it to think add more milk.

Serve with a little shredded cheddar and diced green onions on top.