Cheese Soup, Creole Style Serves 6

Sauté onion, green pepper, celery, garlic and celery in fat until golden. Blend in flour and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Over very low heat, stir in wine, cheese, cream and milk. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted and mix is smooth and slightly thickened. Season to taste. Serve sprinkled w chives, parsley or paprika.

Onion 1 chopped
Pepper, Green 0.5 c chopped
Celery 0.5 c chopped
Garlic 1 clove, minced
Pepper, Red Ground 0.25 tsp
Bacon Fat 0.25 c
Flour 0.25 c
Wine, White 0.5 c
Cheese, Cheddar 1 lb, shredded
Milk 2 c
Heavy Cream 2 c