creamy cheddar soup

Name: Creamy Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup(s) carrots, scraped and shredded; 2/3 cup(s) celery, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup(s) onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted; 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 4 cup(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 dash(es) black pepper; 2 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup(s) ham, cooked and cubed

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Jan 30, 2016

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

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 cups

Ingredients

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

How To Make creamy cheddar soup

Step 1

Saute carrot, celery, and onion in butter in a small Dutch oven until tender.

Step 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.
Step 3

Add the cheese and ham; stirring until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.
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