Yummy Bacon-Topped Cheese Soup
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Yield
9 servingsPrep
25 minCook
35 minReady
60 minTrans-fat Free
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
6 | slices |
bacon
chopped |
|
½ | cup |
celery
finely chopped |
|
½ | cup |
carrots
finely chopped |
|
½ | cup |
onions
finely chopped |
|
½ | cup |
green bell peppers
finely chopped |
|
⅓ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
|
2 | cups |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
1 | cup |
milk
|
|
1 | can |
chicken broth
clear, 14 oz |
*
|
2 | cups |
cheddar cheese
shredded |
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
6 | slices |
bacon
chopped |
|
118 | ml |
celery
finely chopped |
|
118 | ml |
carrots
finely chopped |
|
118 | ml |
onions
finely chopped |
|
118 | ml |
green bell peppers
finely chopped |
|
79 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
1.3 | ml |
black pepper
|
|
473 | ml |
light cream (half&half)
|
|
237 | ml |
milk
|
|
1 | can |
chicken broth
clear, 14 oz |
*
|
473 | ml |
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 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.