Hot Potato Soup
["1/4 c. bacon drippings", "1 c. chopped onion", "1 c. sliced mushrooms", "1/3 c. plain flour", "3 c. chicken broth", "3 c. milk", "4 c. diced, peeled potatoes", "1/2 c. celery", "1 1/2 c. grated Swiss or Cheddar cheese", "2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "chopped chives", "4 to 6 slices bacon, diced"]
["Saute diced bacon in large saucepan.", "Add onion, celery and mushrooms.", "Saute", "until soft.", "Blend in flour over medium heat until golden brown.", "Stir in chicken broth and milk.", "Add potatoes and", "simmer", "until", "tender.", "Season", "with", "salt", "and pepper. Garnish with grated cheese and chives."]
["bacon drippings", "onion", "mushrooms", "flour", "chicken broth", "milk", "potatoes", "celery", "Swiss", "salt", "pepper", "chives", "bacon"]