Sour Cream Potato Soup

Sour Cream Potato Soup 1/4 pound bacon -- diced 1 medium onion -- diced 2 stalks celery -- diced 2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper 3 cups water 2 cups chicken broth 4 large potatoes -- chopped 1 1/2 cups sour cream Cook the bacon pieces in a heavy soup pot until they start to brown. Add the onion and celery and cook just until soft. Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 3 minutes. Add the water and broth. Add the potatoes and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft (about 30-40 minutes.) In a separate bowl, ladle in 2 cups of the soup broth. Whisk the sour cream into broth until blended. Whisk the mixture back into the soup. Heat for 3 minutes longer. Adjust seasonings and serve warm. Serves 4