Cheddar Cheese Soup

By Joan_Z

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 small onion- finely chopped
• 1/2 small green bell pepper - finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves - minced
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 extra large chicken bouillon cube
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (8 oz) block sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and celery, onion, green bell pepper & garlic. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and stir until coated. Stir in bouillon cube, milk and 3 cups water. Cook stirring occasionally for 10-11 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.

Add shredded cheese and red pepper, stirring until well blended. Serve immediately.