Cheese-Bacon Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheese-Bacon Soup

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 slices bacon -- cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup celery -- chopped
1/2 cup carrot -- chopped
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
1/2 cup green pepper -- chopped
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half and half
1 cup milk
1 can clear chicken broth -- 14.5 oz.
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded

Remove bacon from drippings. Add vegetables to bacon drippings and cook
until tender. Blend in flour, salt and pepper; stir well. Gradually
stir in half-and-half, milk and chicken broth. Cover and cook until
thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, stirring antil
melted. Top each serving with bacon.


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