Cheese Soup V

Satisfying -- the ultimate cheese soup around! Vary the cheese as you like, and garnish with parsley and bacon bits.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¾ cup water
• 2 cups whole milk
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 ¾ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• ⅓ cup chopped carrot
• 1.3 cups chicken broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine celery, carrot and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and milk and cook until thickened. Stir in broth, cheese and vegetables with their liquid. Stir until cheese is melted and elements are well combined. Serve hot.