CHEESY SAUSAGE AND VEGETABLE SOUP

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Sausage, zucchini, carrots and onions in a creamy, cheesy broth make a soothing, hearty dinner on a chilly night.

Provided by Borden® Cheese

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Borden Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 pounds zucchini, diced
4 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Borden® Salted Butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (12 ounce) cans chicken or beef broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ½ cups Borden® Finely Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet non-stick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add sausage, cook and stir until browned. Remove sausage from skillet and keep warm. Add onions and garlic and cook until onions are tender. Stir in zucchini and carrots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are crisp tender; set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour until it forms a paste. Add the broth, a little at a time, whisking after each addition until the mixture is smooth. Add the remaining broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir in the evaporated milk and 1 cup cheese. Continue cooking, stirring continuously, until the cheese has melted. Stir in the reserved sausage and vegetable mixture.
Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 118.6 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 37.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 2309.6 mg, Sugar 20.6 g