MICROWAVE POTATO SOUP 
Potato soup is one of the most universally popular dishes in the world today. Nearly every country and every cuisine offers a delicious selection of gourmet potato soup recipes.
Ingredients
Bacon
: 3 slices
Potatoes, cubed
: 4
Onion, chopped
: 1
Chopped celery
: 1 cup
Water
: 1 cup
Curry powder
: 1/4 tsp
Flour
: 5 tbsp
Milk
: 2 cup
Shredded cheese
: 1/3 cup
Pepper
: 1/8 tsp
Salt
: 1 1/2 tsp
Method
- Place bacon in single layer in 2 quart casserole. Cover with paper towel. Microwave on high 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
- Remove bacon; set aside.
- Add potatoes, onion, celery, water, salt, pepper and curry powder to bacon drippings. Cover with casserole lid.
- Microwave on high 12 to 13 minutes, or until vegetables are just about tender.
- Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Microwave on high, uncovered 11 to 12 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens, stirring 2 or 3 times during last half of cooking time.
- Stir in cheese until melted. Crumble bacon and use to garnish soup. Serves 4 to 6.