Quick-Change Chowder

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 (14 oz). can chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups refrigerated diced potatoes with onions (half a 1 lb. 4 oz. pkg.)
1 and 1/2 cups milk
1 cup half and half
4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked-crumbled
salt and pepper

In a saucepan cook celery in hot butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until combined. Stir in broth; bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Add potatoes; return to boiling. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until tender. Slightly mash potatoes. Stir in milk, half and half, and bacon. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Add more milk it desired. You can easily change this to corn, clam or any chowder. Be creative.