Potato Soup

1/2c onion- diced
1/2c diced carrots
1 stalk celery diced
1 1/2T Olive Oil
6 slices of cooked bacon -you might need more for snacking if you are like me.  bacon…(homer simpson drool).
4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
4c chicken stock
1/8t cayenne pepper
1/2 shredded cheddar cheese
1/2t salt

Pour Olive Oil into large sauce pan and warm on medium heat- add onion, carrots, & celery.  Cook about 3-4 min until onion is translucent and vegetables are tender. Add chicken stock, pepper and potatoes, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10-15min (until potatoes are soft).  Add cut up pieces of bacon, salt and remove from heat.  Stir in cheese and serve immediately.  Makes enough for 6 servings.

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