WISCONSIN CHEESE SOUP

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Provided by Nancy R

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 Tbsp butter
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
5 mushrooms, chopped
1/2 c cooked ham, finely chopped, optional
1/2 c flour
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 qt chicken broth
1 qt milk
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. In a large heavy kettle, melt butter or margarine; add carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and ham (if desired).
  • 2. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Do not brown.
  • 4. Add flour and cornstarch; cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
  • 5. Add broth and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  • 6. Add milk, paprika, cayenne and mustard.
  • 7. Stir in cheese gradually, stirring until cheese is melted.
  • 8. To avoid curdling, do not allow soup to boil after cheese is added.
  • 9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 10. Serve piping hot.
  • 11. Makes about 2 1/2 quarts soup.

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