MACARONI AND CHEESE SOUP

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I have worked in the food service industry for too many years to count and have made this one-of-a-kind soup at many different jobs. It's always been a big hit. -Emma Head, Sunrise Beach, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 quarts water
5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
2 large carrots, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
1 pound Velveeta, cubed

Steps:

In a stockpot, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add celery, carrots, onion and green pepper; cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add macaroni. Cover and return to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 8-10 minutes or just until macaroni is tender., Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; add to undrained macaroni mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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