1/2 lb. bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 can mushrooms
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 cans chicken broth
1 qt. half & half
2 c. wild rice

Bring 6 cups of water and wild rice to a boil. Cook until tender. Dice bacon, fry to med. crisp, drain grease, add onion, celery sautee until tender. Combine remaining ingredients except half & half and Cheddar cheese into a large soup pot, heat for 30 minutes, add half & half and cheese. Cook until hot enough for you.