WISCONSIN CHEESE SOUP

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Provided by Nancy R

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

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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