Cheddar Bacon Soup

Name: Cheddar Bacon Soup
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon; 1 c. finely chopped carrots; 1/4 c. finely chopped celery; 3/4 c. finely chopped onion; 2/3 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. ground pepper; 5 c. milk; 1 c. chicken broth; 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) American cheese, shredded

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

12 slices bacon
1 c. finely chopped carrots
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
5 c. milk
1 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) American cheese, shredded

Directions

1

In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
2

Drain bacon, reserving 1/2 cup of the drippings.
3

Crumble bacon and set aside. In large saucepan, cook carrots, celery and onion in reserved bacon drippings until vegetables are crisp and tender.
4

Stir in flour and pepper.
5

Add milk and chicken broth.
6

Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
7

Reduce heat to low.
8

Add cheese, stirring until melted.
9

Stir in bacon, reserving 1/2 cup for garnish.
10

Soup can be made up to 2 days ahead.
11

Makes 12 servings.