Crunchy Bacon Cheese Soup
Posted By: Mai Fri 20 Jan 2006 9:28 am
 

Ingredients
6 slice Bacon, chopped
1/2 cup Celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup Carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Green pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 cup Half-and-half
1 cup Milk
1 can Clear chicken broth, 14 oz
2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
 

Instructions
1 Place bacon in a 3 qt. casserole; cover and microwave at high 6 to 9 minutes or until done.
2 Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in casserole; set bacon aside.
3 Add vegetables to drippings; microwave at high 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
4 Blend in lfour, salt, and pepper; stir well.
5 Gradually stir in half-and-half, milk, and chicken broth.
6 Cover and microwave at high 7 to 11 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring at 2 minute intervals.
7 Add cheese, stirring until melted.
8 Cover and microwave at medium 2 minutes.
9 Top each serving with bacon