Ingredients

• 4 bacon slices
• 1 large onion
• 1 pound boiling potatoes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Chop bacon and in a large heavy saucepan cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in pan.
2. While bacon is cooking, chop onion. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cook onion in reserved fat over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened. In a measuring cup stir together flour and water and add to onion with potatoes and broth. Simmer mixture 5 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender. Add wine and simmer 1 minute.
3. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Cheddar (do not let boil).
4. Divide soup among 4 bowls and sprinkle with bacon and chives.