Fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain
grease/drippings into bowl, reserve. Wash and prepare vegetables.
Place vegetables in large dutch oven and just cover with water. Cook
over medium heat, covered, until vegetables are tender. Prepare white
sauce with reserved drippings mixing well. Slowly add to vegetables
(do not drain) stirring to mix. Heat through and add bacon pieces.
Add 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes if desired.
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