Cheddar Curtain

Injuries, penalties and the cheddar curtain all came down on da Bears this week. There were moments when it felt like the real Bears were on the field and then ...... not so much. 

This blogger wanted to do her part. I thought long and hard about what was needed. My determination was a return to basic football. You know, the hard hitting, slog it out kind of ball that defines da Bears. Apparently Lovie and the coaching staff agreed because it was a running game, not a passing game. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough running game. Sigh!

As I searched for the perfect winning recipe against our arch rivals - the Cheeseheads - I went for a traditional tailgate favorite with a twist. It sounds very strange - I'll give you that - but WOW is it yummy! Give this one a try.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Soup

Ingredients:

2 TB butter

1 1/2 stalks celery, diced

1/2 small onion, diced

2 TB flour

1/4 cup plus 2 TB half and half

1/12 cups chicken broth

1 cup cubed, cooked chicken

2 TB buffalo wing sauce

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1.  Melt butter, saute celery and onion until tender - about 5 minutes

2.  Add flour and cook about 2 minutes - stir constantly

3.  Slowly stir in half and half and broth. Stir until slightly thickened

4.  Add chicken, buffalo wing sauce and cheese. Season with salt and pepper

5.  Reduce heat to medium-low, stirring occasionally. Simmer until cheese has completely melted - about 10 minutes.

Enjoy!