Cheddar Cheese Soup - Canada

This soup is a creamy and delicious comfort food that is easy to prepare.

The combination of bacon and cheddar cheese is irresistible.

It can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.

This soup is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It is not a suitable food for people with lactose intolerance.

The soup provides a good amount of protein and calcium from the cheese and chicken broth.
It can be a good source of energy.

	3 cups milk
	1 cup chicken broth
	6 slices bacon , diced
	1/4 cup red onion , diced
	1/4 cup celery , diced
	1/4 cup scallion , chopped
	3 tablespoons flour
	2 cups white cheddar cheese , shredded
	1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
	1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon pepper
	fresh chives ( to garnish )

1.	In a large saucepan, combine the milk and chicken broth.
2.	In a separate pan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside on a paper towel.
3.	Using the same pan with the bacon fat, sauté the red onion, celery, and scallions until softened. Add flour, and cook for another 2 minutes.
4.	Gradually add the milk and chicken broth mixture, whisking well to avoid lumps.
5.	Add white cheddar cheese, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted and well combined.
6.	To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chives and crispy bacon.

Cheddar Cheese Soup – Canada