VELVETY GRILLED CHEESE SOUP

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Combine two favorite comfort foods into one Velvety Grilled Cheese Soup! Try serving this creamy grilled cheese soup with a tossed leafy green salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup soup and 1 toast slice each

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
8 slices French bread
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
1/2 cup finely shredded CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Brush 2 Tbsp. oil evenly onto both sides of bread slices; place on baking sheet. Bake 4 to 5 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add vegetables; cook 10 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to boil. Gradually stir in VELVEETA, cooking on medium-low heat after each addition until melted. Add cream cheese; cook until melted, beating frequently with whisk. Stir in mustard and pepper.
Heat broiler. Sprinkle toast slices with cheddar; broil 2 to 3 min. or until bubbly. Serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 16 g