Cheddar Chowder

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Soups

6	sl	Thick bacon; cut in small pieces
1/4	c	Minced onion
1/3	c	Flour
1	c	Dry sherry
1	qt	Whole milk
2	c	Half & half
2	lb	Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2	ts	Garlic juice
1/2	ts	Dry mustard
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Pepper
2	tb	Chopped parsley
		Seasoned croutons if desired