Potato-Cheddar Soup
["1/2 lb. bacon, diced", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 qt. chicken broth or 2 cans Swanson", "1 medium carrot, diced", "8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in small cubes", "1 tsp. dill weed", "fresh parsley, chopped", "salt and pepper", "3 rounded Tbsp. flour", "6 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded", "1 Tbsp. dry sherry"]
["Cook bacon in heavy soup pot until crisp.", "Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease.", "Add onion, chicken broth, carrot, potatoes and seasonings.", "Add water to cover.", "Simmer until vegetables are tender.", "Add flour to hot water in covered jar and shake to make a smooth, thin paste.", "Slowly add to simmering soup, stirring constantly.", "Cook 5 minutes to thicken.", "Add sherry and cheese.", "Stir until cheese melts.", "Correct seasonings.", "Serves 8 to 10."]
["bacon", "onion", "chicken broth", "carrot", "potatoes", "dill weed", "fresh parsley", "salt", "flour", "Cheddar cheese", "sherry"]