Old Fashioned Potato Soup
["2 c. finely diced potatoes", "1 large onion, diced", "??? large ribs celery, finely cut", "1 small carrot, diced (optional)", "??? c. water", "??? tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. sugar", "3 slices bacon, diced and fried lightly", "2 Tbsp. bacon drippings"]
["Combine all ingredients in a large kettle.", "Cover and bring to low boil on high heat.", "Reduce heat to simmer and cook very slowly, covered, for about an hour.", "For a chunkier version, cook 20 to 30 minutes.", "Serves 4 to 6.", "For low-fat, season with margarine or lean meat."]
["potatoes", "onion", "celery", "carrot", "water", "salt", "pepper", "sugar", "bacon", "bacon drippings"]