cheddar cheese soup

Wichita Falls, TX
Updated on Jan 21, 2012

This is a rich and delicious cheese soup. This is for the times you want to splurge. Do not use low-fat cheese because it will not have the same rich and creamy taste.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 - stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 - green pepper, chopped
  • 5 - mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 - carrots, chopped
  • 1 - yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ham, chopped
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make cheddar cheese soup

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in a stockpot, add celery, green peppers, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and ham. Cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour and cornstarch to make a roux. Heat through for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in broth and stir until thickened. Mix in milk, mustard, cheese, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.

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