Best Ever Potato Soup

• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 tsp each celery seed, salt & pepper
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 8 oz processed American cheese, cubed
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

In a large saucepan, cook bacon til crisp, drain.  Add potatoes, broth, carrot, onion, parsley, celery seed, salt & pepper.  Cover and simmer til potatoes are tender, about 15 mins.  Combine flour and milk til s mooth; add to soup.  Bring to a boil, continue to boil and stir for 2 mins.  Add cheese, stir til cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.   Garnish with green onion if desired.  8 svgs.