Cheese Soup

This isn't heart healthy - but it's excellent!

1 lb bacon or ham, chopped fine
4 cans cream of Cheddar cheese soup
2 pt half and half
1/2 stick butter
6 oz American cheese (6-10 slices)
1 green pepper, chopped fine
2 celery stalks, chopped fine
2 carrots, chopped fine
onion flakes or onion to taste.

Fry ham or bacon and set aside. Saute in drippings the green pepper, celery, carrots and onion. Mix soup and half and half. Add to above ingredients. Warm mixture up good. Add butter and American cheese. If it looks a little too thick add a little regular milk. Heath thoroughly.