Chunky Cheese Soup

A Cheddar cheese soup filled with chunks of vegetables and ham.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups water
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ¼ cup chopped onions
• 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 cup cooked ham, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, mix the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Mix the ham into the vegetable mixture.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour until smooth. Slowly pour in the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.

Step 4

Mix the melted cheese mixture with the vegetable mixture and serve.