Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup

60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

267 calories per serving view nutrition facts

9 cups suggest servings

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Ingredients

6	slices	bacon	chopped
1/2	cup	celery	finely chopped
1/2	cup	carrot	finely chopped
1/2	cup	onions	finely chopped
1/2	cup	green bell peppers	finely chopped
1/3	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
2	cups	cream, half and half
1	cup	milk
1	can	chicken broth	clear, 14 oz
2	cups	cheddar cheese	shredded

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 lfour, 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 261g

Amount per Serving

Calories 267 54% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.0g	25%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	48%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Sodium 478mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	6%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 9.0g	18%