Cheddar Cheese Soup

Cheddar Cheese Soup


Author/Submitted by: The Low Carb Luxury Newsletter: Volume III Issue 13 - July 12, 2002 (http://www.lowcarbluxury.com)
Servings: 6
Categories: Cheese / Haven't Tried / Low-Carb / Soups


Ingredients:
5 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
48 ounces chicken broth
2 medium carrots, coarsely grated
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces cream cheese
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
1. In large saucepot, cook bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Drain drippings.


2. In same saucepot, cook onion and garlic until tender. Add broth and carrots; cook 5 minutes. Add mustard and pepper, stirring to blend well.

3. Add cream, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. Heat, stirring, until cheeses are melted. Do not boil. Sprinkle each serving with reserved bacon.