I plan my meals out for the week and today I planned to make a soup. Since today was really a not so nice day with rain and fog, it was the perfect day to make it. I made a wild rice soup and it was yummy!

Cheesy Wild Rice Soup
9 to 10 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 (10 3/4- oz.) cans cream of potato soup
1 1/2 c. cooked wild rice
2 pints. half and half
2 c. American cheese, shredded
In a skillet over medium heat, saute bacon and onion together until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Drain and set aside. Combine soup and rice in a medium saucepan; stir in bacon mixture, half-and-half and cheese. Cook over low heat until cheese melts, stirring occasionally.
Along with the soup I made a hot bacon dressing that we put over a plate of mixed greens...The dressing is served warm and it's another YUM!

Hot Bacon Dressing
1 lb. bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
2 c. water, divided
1/4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 T. cornstarch
In a large skillet, saute bacon, onion and garlic until bacon is crisp. Add brown sugar, vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, salt and pepper; simmer until mixture cooks down by half. In a bowl, mix together cornstarch and remaining water; add to pan and simmer until thick and bubbly.
Makes 2 cups.
The weekend was quiet. I did manage to make a dent in my Christmas sewing. I made another block for the block of the month quilt I'm making. It seems like forever until this will be done. I'm only on block 4 (sigh)

You all have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Judy