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                         Bacon Topped Cheese Soup

Recipe By     : Southern Living Magazine, Oct 1980
Serving Size  : 9    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Microwave                          Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6       sl           Bacon -- chopped
     1/2   c            Celery -- finely chopped
     1/2   c            Carrot -- finely chopped
     1/2   c            Onion -- finely chopped
     1/2   c            Green pepper -- finely chopped
     1/3   c            All-purpose flour
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           Pepper
   2       c            Half-and-half
   1       c            Milk
  14       oz           Can clear chicken broth
   2       c            Cheddar cheese -- shredded

  Place bacon in a 3 qt casserole dish; 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 for 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 for 7 to 11 minutes or until thickened and
  bubbly, stirring at 2 minute intervals. Add cheese, stirring until
  melted. Cover and microwave at MEDIUM for 2 minutes. Top each
  serving with bacon.
  
  Typed by: Nancy Coleman


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