Cheddar Soup | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 leek, white part only, chopped
• 1 branch celery, diced
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) flour
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dry mustard
• 1 cup (250 ml) white wine
• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) milk
• 3 cups (750 ml) grated orange cheddar (about 300 g/11 oz)
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 lb (115 g) sliced bacon, chopped
• 1 cup (250 ml) bread cubes (for croutons)