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1. saute' onions, garlic, flour, bacon, and celery, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, half and half, potatoes, bay leaf, 2 c water, salt, pepper and bring to boil
2. reduce to low and simmer until potatoes are tender.
3. remove bay leaf, puree' soup(or mash thoroughly) add broccoli simmer until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Thin soup if necessary with broth or water.
4. Add cheese and stir until melted.
serve, top with croutons if desired
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