Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Soup

By punk

Taste of Home Cooking School Spring 2003

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
• garlic or heb seasoned salad croutons,optional

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, water, worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cheese; stir until melted. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with croutons if desired.