Cream Of Potato Soup
["6 c. sliced potatoes (about 5 large)", "1/2 c. sliced carrots", "6 slices bacon", "1 c. chopped onion", "1 c. sliced celery", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. milk", "2 c. light cream (Pet or Carnation)", "finely shredded Cheddar cheese", "parsley sprigs"]
["Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling water until tender; drain.", "Saute bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.", "Saute onion and celery in 2 tablespoons of bacon fat.", "Combine cooked vegetables, bacon, salt, pepper, milk and cream.", "Simmer for 30 minutes; do not boil.", "Garnish with shredded Cheddar cheese and parsley.", "Makes about 2 quarts."]
["potatoes", "carrots", "bacon", "onion", "celery", "pepper", "salt", "milk", "light cream", "Cheddar cheese", "parsley sprigs"]