CHEESE SOUP V

Cheese Soup V image

Satisfying -- the ultimate cheese soup around! Vary the cheese as you like, and garnish with parsley and bacon bits.

Provided by sal

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup chopped carrot
¾ cup water
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, chopped
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1.3 cups chicken broth
1 ¾ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine celery, carrot and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and milk and cook until thickened. Stir in broth, cheese and vegetables with their liquid. Stir until cheese is melted and elements are well combined. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 276.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g