flavorful potato soup

Ingredients For flavorful potato soup

• 3 slice

  regular bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 sm

  onion, chopped
• 4 stalk

  celery, chopped, leaving some leaves on
• 2 md

  carrots, peeled and chopped
• 6 md

  russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp

  salt
• 3/4 tsp

  black pepper
• 1/2 tsp

  onion powder
• 1 can

  13-15 ounces chicken broth
• 1 c

  water
• 3/4 c

  whole milk
• 2 Tbsp

  butter
• 1 c

  shredded cheddar cheese, if desired, for topping
• 1/2 c

  sour cream, if desired, for topping
• 2 md

  green onions, chopped, if desired, for topping