POTATO SOUP 3 slices bacon, cut in half 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 med carrots, diced 1/2 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp garlic clove, minced 2-1/2 cup water 6 Tbs flour 3 med potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 small red onion 1/8 red pepper 1 cup rice, uncooked 3 cups milk, low fat Fry bacon until crisp; drain bacon on paper towel. Take drippings add to bottom on crockpot or any slow cooking method that you employ. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, garlic clove, mix well after each item is added. Combine flour with small amount of milk, mix well. Add balance of milk, mix. Add water, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add rice. Cook on high (if using crockpot) for 3 hours, otherwise simmer for three hours.
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