Creamy Potato Soup

6 c water
6 c chopped potatoes
5 stalks celery, chopped
1 c chopped onion, OR 3/4 c dehydrated onion flakes, divided
1 c baby carrots, chopped
18 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled or chopped (I used nitrate-free turkey bacon)
4 c fresh homemade cashew milk (thick like cream)
Parsley, garlic, salt & pepper to taste

Combine 6 c water & vegetables in pot & bring to a boil. Cook 15-20 min, or until potatoes are tender. Place half of the vegetables & 1 cup of the cooking liquid in blender & blend until smooth. Return puree to the pot & add remaining ingredients. Cook until desired consistency & temperature are reached.