"Very good stew, indeed. I made a few changes -- fried up 6strips of bacon, added 1/4 c butter w the bacon grease. Added a jar of clam juice to give it a more briny flavor. One med potato cut into very small dice to help with thickening and making the soup "more substantial". Two chicken cubes. Topped with crumbled bacon. Made a double recipe for"

"This is the most amazing grown-up mac n cheese ever. I've made it numerous times (always a double recipe), most recently for a family gathering. That, Old Bay wings, and a fresh tossed salad and everyone was happy. I follow the recipe exactly with one exception--I double the bacon bits (but not the grease). Use good quality center-cut bacon f""