Baked Potato Soup

I recently made this for a baby shower and it was a hit! The recipe calls for bacon but I substituted with turkey bacon.

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

2 cups diced celery

1 1/2 peeled and diced raw potatoes

1/4 diced onion

2 cups chicken stock

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 cups milk

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup grated cheddar

1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup chives

Directions:

Simmer celery, potatoes and onion in stock in a covered pot until tender, approximately 15 minutes. Mix cornstarch w/milk and add to soup. Heat just to boiling point, but do not boil. Add seasonings. Serve topped w/cheese, bacon and chives. For thicker soup, increase potatoes by 1 cup.

* Before adding toppings, I puree soup in a blender to make it smooth