Warm & Cozy Soup | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• 5 bacon strips, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 cups processed cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
• 1/2 cup carrots, grated
• 2 tablespoons sherry, optional
• fresh parsley, minced