Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 5 cups diced peeled potatoes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 pint whipping cream
• 2 cups water
• 3 ounces bacon bits (Hormel or Oscar Meyers)
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• seasoned croutons, for garnish