CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

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This is a rich and delicious cheese soup. This is for the times you want to splurge. Do not use low-fat cheese because it will not have the same rich and creamy taste.

Provided by Sheila McKay

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

5 Tbsp butter
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
5 mushrooms, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 c ham, chopped
1/2 c all purpose flour
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 qt chicken broth
1 qt whole milk
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp mustard
16 oz sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a stockpot, add celery, green peppers, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and ham. Cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour and cornstarch to make a roux. Heat through for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in broth and stir until thickened. Mix in milk, mustard, cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.

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