Chunky Bacon Potato Soup

This hit the spot. It was cold today, and this warmed us right up! This came from a cookbook called "Celebrate Dinner". It is a great cookbook and has some really good recipes. Enjoy!
Chunky Bacon Potato Soup
6 slices, smoked bacon
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 can chicken broth
10 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tsp. flour
1 pkg. ranch dressing mix
2 c. half-and-half cream
1 c. sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c. chopped green onion
Cook and crumble bacon; set aside, reserving the drippings. Stir in onions and celery and cook 5 minutes.

Add broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender. Mash about 1/3 of the potatoes.

In a large bowl, combine flour and ranch mix Whisk in the half-and-half and sour cream, mixing well.

Slowly whisk this mixture into the soup, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Top each serving with bacon crumbles, shredded cheese, and green onions.