Some Fun!

I helped Ev's mom put this blanket together...didn't it turn out so cute. I love the finished product. These blankets always looks so cute after they are snipped and washed. I love them. My favorite part is picking out the matching fabric.

And today I made this! Yes, homemade bread. All from scratch! Pretty amazing, huh? I didn't know I had it in me. Special thanks to Ev's mom for assisting me. I can't wait to try it again. Oh...and it tasted so yummy. We had hot bread with some great new soup recipe for dinner tonight. Even Brampton ate a whole piece and a half as he said "mmm" (along with the famous head roll) after each bite!

And because the soup was so yummy, I am going to share it with you!

Best-Ever Potato Soup

6 bacon strips, diced

3 cups cubed peeled potatoes

1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth

1 small carrot, grated

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1/2 teaspoon each celery seed, salt and pepper

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups milk

8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, carrot, onion, parsley, celery see, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Garnish with green onions if desired. Yields 8 servings.

Special thanks to Coleen Morrissey (Taste of Home:Heartwarming Soups)