CHEESE SOUP

By stepjo7269

tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Minced chives, optional
• ●In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
• ●Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add carrot and celery; simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add to milk mixture and stir until blended.
• ●Add cheeses. Cook and stir until melted (do not boil).

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

●Garnish with chives if desired.