– **Salt and pepper**: to taste
– **Green onions**: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
– **Additional shredded cheddar cheese**: for garnish
Instructions:
1. **Cook the Bacon:**
– In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.
2. **Cook the Onion and Garlic:**
– Add the butter to the pot with the bacon grease. Once melted, add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
– Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
3. **Make the Soup Base:**
– Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.
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