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creamy cheddar soup

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

I like this for a "lunch" soup for 2. You could also serve it as an appetizer soup.

yield 6 cups
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy cheddar soup

  • 2/3 c
    carrots, scraped and shredded
  • 2/3 c
    celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 4 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 dash
    black pepper
  • 2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    ham, cooked and cubed

How To Make creamy cheddar soup

  • 1
    Saute carrot, celery, and onion in butter in a small Dutch oven until tender.
  • 2
    Add the flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add salt and pepper; stir well.
  • 3
    Add the cheese and ham; stirring until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.
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