Potato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and cube potatoes; boil until they are almost done. Drain.
2. 2
   Dice the onion; add to potatoes.
3. 3
   Remove the majority of fat from the bacon.
4. 4
   Dispose of fat.
5. 5
   Fry the bacon.
6. 6
   Remove the bacon; add to potatoes.
7. 7
   Using the grease from the bacon, create a roux with the 1/4 cup of flour.
8. 8
   Add 4 cups of milk.
9. 9
   Allow to thicken.
10. 10
    Pour into potatoes.
11. 11
    Add remainder of milk, salt and pepper to taste.
12. 12
    Simmer 30 minutes.