Bacon Cheese Soup

This soup does not last long at my house.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  slices  of cooked crisp bacon
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup carrot
• 1⁄2 cup celery
• 1⁄2 cup onion
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper
• 4  cups half-and-half cream
• 2  cups milk
• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
• 3  cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine

Directions

1. Put the celery, carrots, onion, and bell pepper in food processor and grate until the vegetables are chopped into tiny pieces. Set aside.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet or in microwave until crisp and chop finely. Save drippings.
3. Add vegetables to drippings and cook over low heat until tender. Drain.
4. vegetables in colander. In a large pot melt butter. Slowly stir in flour and mix well. Slowly add milk, half and half, and chicken broth. Add salt and pepper.
5. Add vegetables and chopped bacon; then cheese. Heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot (but do not let boil).