INGREDIENTS
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6 potatoes (peeled & cut bite-size); I use russet or Idaho
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About 1/2 onion, diced
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1 or 2 carrots, peeled & cut
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5 cups of chicken stock (I use low-sodium organic) OR 5 cups of water & 4 chicken bouillon cubes
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1 or 2 stalks of celery, chopped
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1 tablespoon of parsley
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1 teaspoon of salt
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Pepper to taste
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1 (13 ounce) can of evaporated milk
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Cornstarch for thickening (a few heaping spoonfuls, probably about 1/4 cup)
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Tepid water for the cornstarch
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Shredded cheese, crumbled bacon for topping