Chicken Bacon Chowder

Ingredients:
 1 lb bacon
3 c diced celery
1/2 c diced onion
4 c diced red potatoes
 3 c chicken broth
2 c diced carrots
3 c diced cooked chicken
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 c half and half
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper

 Directions: Cook the bacon until very crispy. Drain reserving 2 T bacon grease. Sauteé celery and onions for about 10 min over medium heat in reserved bacon grease. In a large kettle, stir together celery, onions, potatoes, broth and carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 min. Stir in bacon, chicken, soup, half and half, salt and pepper. Heat through.