crab n cheddar chowder

Ingredients

• 1 pound crab claw meat, steamed
• 1/2 cup sweet mini peppers, finely diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely diced
• 1/2 cup broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups half and half, separated
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups finely shredded velveeta cheese (the one they sell pre-shredded)
• 1 1/2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (i used sargentos 5 state blend)
• - white pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• dash freshly grated nutmeg to taste
• GARNISH
• 2 slices applewood smoked bacon, cooked and diced
• - green onion, julienned pieces