CANADIAN CHEESE SOUP

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Who said dorm food is bad? This was served in my dorm at Purdue in the early 1980's and was a favorite.

Provided by Chef Kelli

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups milk
2 cups American cheese, grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2/3 cup celery, finely diced
1 1/2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, finely shredded
2 cups chicken broth
paprika

Steps:

  • In a 3 or 4 quart pot melt margarine and blend in flour. Cook about 5 minutes on low heat. Add salt and milk. Cook until thickened.
  • Turn down heat and add grated cheese. Stir until melted, keeping heat low.
  • Partially cook vegetables in chicken stock and add to cheese and milk mixture.
  • Bring to a low simmer, but do not boil or cheese will curdle.
  • Check for taste, adding more salt if needed.
  • Add paprika for nice color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 499.8, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 8.2

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