Loaded Baked Potato Soup

This is pure delicious comfort food!

 6 med potatos peeled and cubed
3 bunches of onion (I prefer green) chopped
1 piece of celery cut length wise and chopped
1 carrot peeled and shredded
4 cups of chicken broth (I use water and add 5 chicken boulion cubes it's cheaper)
1-2 cups of milk, or half and half
2 tbsp butter
2 slices of bacon chopped
1-2 cups shredded cheese ( I used colby jack blend, but you can use cheddar if you prefer)

In a large pot sautee bacon, butter, onion, celery, and carrot for 3 minutes. Add broth and potatoes. Cook on low until potatoes are tender. Add milk and cheese, cook until cheese is melted. Season to taste.

I add about 1/4 cup of instant potato flakes to thicken the soup. Much easier than doing it with flour.

I like to add a dallop of sour cream, bacon crumbles, and shredded cheese to top of soup. It makes a pretty presentation and is yummy when stirred in!