Alpine Cheese Soup

Recipe By :Mint
Categories:Soups

4 slices lean bacon -- chopped
1/2 medium onion -- chopped
1 stalk celery -- chopped
3 scallions -- including tops -- chopped
5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup Swiss cheese -- grated
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon parsley -- chopped

Brown the bacon lightly in a soup pot. Add the onion, celery, and
scallions, and cook over low heat until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the chicken broth,salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce
heat and simmer slowly, for 40 minutes, uncovered. Watch the soup, as it
boils over easily.

Puree the soup in batches in a blender and return it to the heat.

Beat the grated cheese into the soup and then add cream. Simmer until
hot, but do not boil. Garnish with the parsley, and serve.
Serves 4 to 6.

Source:
"Red Lion Inn Cookbook"