Monterey Jack Cheese Soup

Name: Monterey Jack Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 9 1/2 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c chicken broth; 1 c onion, chopped; 1 c tomato, peeled and diced; 1 can(s) chopped green chiles, undrained (4 ounce can); 1 tsp garlic, minced; 1/4 c butter; 2 Tbsp butter; 1/4 c all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 5 c milk, divided; 3 c monterey jack cheese shredded (12 ounces); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper

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By Lynette !
@breezermom

I'm a cheese lover, and this soup treats it right! Keep in mind the butter and flour are 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons....couldn't put that in the ingredients easily!

Rating:

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Serves:

9 1/2 cups

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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2 c

chicken broth
1 c

onion, chopped
1 c

tomato, peeled and diced
1 can(s)

chopped green chiles, undrained (4 ounce can)
1 tsp

garlic, minced
1/4 c

butter
2 Tbsp

butter
1/4 c

all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp

all-purpose flour
5 c

milk, divided
3 c

monterey jack cheese shredded (12 ounces)
1/2 tsp

salt
1/8 tsp

pepper

How to Make Monterey Jack Cheese Soup

Step-by-Step

Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Melt butter (1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp) in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually ad 3 1/2 cups milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Add the reserved vegetable mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the soup is thoroughly heated. Serve immediately.

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