Creamy Potato Soup

4 big potatoes

1 carrot

2 stalks celery

1 lg. onion

2T bacon grease

1t powdered rosemary

2T powdered chicken soup base

black and cayenne pepper

1 can cream-based soup

Rough peel and cube potatoes. Finely chop carrot, celery and onion. Add bacon grease, 2c water and seasonings. Simmer a half hour. Stir to break the potatoes down a little. At this point, chill the soup a few hours or overnight. Just before serving, add another cup or two of water and the can of soup. Heat, correct seasonings if needed and serve. . .Lin