Cheese-bacon Soup

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup carrot
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup green pepper
3/8 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 package clear chicken broth
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Remove bacon from drippings. Add vegetables to bacon drippings and cook until tender. Blend in flour, salt and pepper; stir well. Gradually stir in half-and-half, milk and chicken broth. Cover and cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring occasionally. Add cheese, stirring antil melted. Top each serving with bacon.