Creamy Potato Soup

• 3 slices smoked bacon (finely chopped)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2.5 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, saute bacon until cooked through. Adds onion, celery, carrots, garlic and parsley and cook in the bacon fat until tender. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add broth slowly, stirring as you add.
2. Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, and dry white wine. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. If soup is too thick, add a little more milk until you get your desired consistency. Garnish with cheddar cheese and serve warm.