Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

BACON-TOPPED CHEESE SOUP

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Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 sl Bacon -- chopped
1/2 c Celery -- finely chopped
1/2 c Carrot -- finely chopped
1/2 c Onion -- finely chopped
1/2 c Green pepper -- finely chopped
1/3 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Half-and-half
1 c Milk
1 cn Clear chicken broth -- 14 oz
2 c Cheddar cheese -- shredded

Place bacon in a 3 qt. casserole; cover and microwave at HIGH 6 to 9
minutes or until done. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving
drippings in casserole; set bacon aside.

Add vegetables to drippings; microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes or until
tender. Blend in lfour, salt, and pepper; stir well. Gradually stir in
half-and-half, milk, and chicken broth. Cover and microwave at HIGH 7 to
11 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring at 2 minute intervals.
Add cheese, stirring until melted. Cover and microwave at MEDIUM 2
minutes. Top each serving with bacon.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, October, 1980. Typed for you by Nancy
Coleman.



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