Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup Recipe

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Ready in: < 30 minutes
recipe difficulty 3/5

Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)

Serves/Makes: 9 cups

Ingredients:
6 slices 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 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
2 cups Half-and-half
1 cup Milk
1 can (14 oz size) Clear chicken broth
2 cups Cheddar cheese; shredded

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Directions:

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 flour, 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.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup serves/makes 9 cups