Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Soup
 

* Exported from MasterCook *

Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Soup

Recipe By :n/a
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups/Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 strips bacon
1 small onion -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth - (14 1/2 oz)
4 teaspoons ThickenThin Not/Starch thickener
2 cups half-and-half
12 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika -- (optional)

In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon 6 minutes, until
crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon.

Add onion to bacon fat in saucepan; cook 3 minutes, until onion just
begins to brown.

Add mustard, pepper and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
Whisk in thickener. Add half-and-half, cheese and paprika; stir until
cheese is melted. Ladle soup into four heated soup bowls. Garnish
with crumbled bacon.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 9 grams
Net Carbs: 7.5 grams
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 29 grams
Fat: 44 grams
Calories: 567

Description:
"Sharp cheddar combined with the bite of dry mustard and the smoky
taste of bacon makes a quick, tasty and filling soup."
Source:
"Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com"
S(Formatted for MC6):
"06-23-2003 by Joe Comiskey - Mad's Recipe Emporium"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 355 Calories; 28g Fat (71.6%
calories from fat); 22g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
89mg Cholesterol; 529mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 4 Fat.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



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