CANADIAN CHEESE SOUP FROM HUDSON'S

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This is an old recipe from J. L. Hudson's Department Store in Detroit, which was opened in 1911. In 1963 they closed the shop because the downtown area had become less than safe and they simply could not attract customers.

Provided by Connie C.

Categories     Chowders

Time 36m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon very finely diced yellow onion
1/2 cup very finely diced celery
1/2 cup very finely diced carrot
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups whole milk
3 cups chicken broth
2 lbs aged sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 drops Angostura bitters
salt and pepper
fresh minced parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan; add onion, celery and carrot. Cook gently stirring often (about 10 minutes) until vegetables soften. In a small dish, mix flour, corn starch, paprika and baking soda together. Add to vegetables and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute. Slowly add milk and broth and whisk til smooth. Heat to a simmer; cover and cook gently stirring often (about 10 minutes) til carrots are tender. Remove from heat; add cheese SLOWLY and stir til smooth. Add Bitters, salt and pepper to taste and stir til incorporated. Serve hot with a sprinkling of parsley.

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