Disney's Canadian Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups milk
• 3/4 lb white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup warm
• 5 scallions, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in large deep pot, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned. add onion, celery and butter; saute until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
• 2 add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes over medium heat. whisk in chicken broth and bring to a boil for 1 minute. reduce heat to a simmer; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add milk; continue to simmer 15 minutes. do not bring to a boil.
• 4 remove from heat; stir in cheese, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. stir in warm ; if soup is too thick, add some warm milk.
• 5 serve soup hot, garnished with scallions.