Cheesy Chicken Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
2 1/2 cups corn kernels
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Lightly oil (use olive oil) the bottom of a large saucepan.
Cook bacon over medium heat, in the pan, until crisp.
Remove bacon from pan.
Set aside.
Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to bacon fat in pan; saute 5 minutes.
Add broth and potatoes; bring to boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add corn; stir well.
Place flour in a bowl.
Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended; add to soup.
Cook over medium heat 15 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne.
Crumble bacon and sprinkle over top.