Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in crockpot without any pre-cooking and cook on low all day. You will want to do bacon separately or you may use bacon bits for the crunchy taste. TO COOK ON STOVE: Cook potatoes and carrots
in water until tender. Drain. Saute bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Saute onion and celery in 2 tb. bacon fat. Combine all remaining ingredients, except shredded cheese and parsley, and simmer for 30 minutes. Don't boil. Garnish with the shredded cheese and parsley. Makes 2 quart |
