Creamy Potato Soup

Step 1
In a large saucepan cook bacon until crisp. Set bacon aside, along with 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.

Step 2
Add potatoes, onion, carrot and celery to drippings. Add enough water to cover vegetables and cook over low heat until tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 3
Stir in milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Step 4
In separate bowl, stir together sour cream, flour and paprika. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot soup mixture into sour cream mixture.

Step 5
Pour sour cream mixture into soup mixture. Cook until small bubbles break soups service. Top with chopped bacon pieces.