Just Cheese Soup

This is a cheese soup recipe that is just cheese, no potatoes or broccoli, lightly flavored with carrots and onions. It's appealing to kids as it is, or, as my dad sometimes did, you can just leave all the vegetables out to make kids happy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 333 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 quart milk
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup chopped carrot
• ¾ cup finely chopped onion
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook, stirring frequently until tender. Whisk in the flour and cornstarch, and cook for about a minute stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and milk so that no lumps form.

Step 2

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is starting to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the baking powder, and shredded cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.