Best-Ever Potato Soup

Ingredients:
5 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 can (14.5oz) chicken broth
1 small carrot grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbs parsley flakes
1/2 tsp celery salt
3 tbs all-purpose flour
6oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain.
Add potatoes, broth, carrot, onion, parsley, celery salt, salt and pepper.
Cover & simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Combine flour & milk until smooth; add to soup.
Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.
Add Cheese; stir until cheese is melted & the soup is heated through.
Garnish with green onions if desired.