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Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe
by David St. John

Cheddar Cheese Soup
Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 5 TBSP flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (12 oz)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup bottled hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter on medium.
  2. Add the carrots, onion, celery and green pepper.
  3. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
  4. Sprinkle the vegetables with flour and stir until blended in.
  5. Add chicken broth to the saucepan, cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, add the cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
  7. Slowly add the evaporated milk, stirring until the mixture is well blended and heated through.
  8. Add enough ground pepper to taste. Add hot sauce.
  9. Serve hot.