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This soup has a slight Italian flavor.  It is delicious, quick and very easy to make. 

Ingredients:
5-6 medium russet potatoes
3 slices chopped bacon (turkey bacon may be used)
1/2 c. celery
1/2 c. minced green onions with some of the green for color and texture
1 to 2 T. Olive Oil
1 medium garlic clove (minced)
1 tsp. Soy sauce
1/2 to 3/4 c. Half & Half (fat free Half & Half may be used)
3/4 to 1 c. grated Italian Cheese
1 to 2 T. fresh, chopped parsley
Sea salt & pepper to taste

Peel and cut potatoes.  Place in a two quart pan, cover with water and place over medium high heat until it begins to boil.  Reduce heat to  medium.  While you are waiting for the potatoes to come to a boil, saute bacon until crisp, remove from skillet and add to potatoes.  Using the same skillet, saute the celery and green onions in the Olive Oil until transparent, add minced garlic and continue to simmer for about 1 minute.  Add  sauteed mixture to potatoes.  When the potatoes have simmered for about 15 minutes add the Soy Sauce and the Half & Half.  Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer another 5 to 8 minutes.  At this point the potatoes should be very tender.  Add chopped parsley and cheese.  Continue to simmer until cheese is melted.  Season with Sea Salt and pepper.  Garnish with parsley or basil leaves.