Ingredients

6 cups diced, peeled potatoes

2 cups diced onions

1/2 cup diced celery

1/2 cup chopped carrots

6 strips bacon, fried and crumbled

5 cups water

1/4 cup butter or margarine

4 cubes chicken bouillon

2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

12 oz can evaporated milk

8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Steam potatoes, onions, celery and carrots 15 minutes in a steamer. While the vegetables are cooking, put bacon, water, margarine, bouillon, salt and pepper into crock pot and turn to high.

When steamer is finished or vegetables are crisp-tender add vegetables to crock pot. Cook on high 4 hours.

When ready to serve, stir in milk and shredded cheese. Heat through but do not boil or sauce will “break”. Just prior to serving, garnish with chopped parsley.