Monterey Jack Cheese Soup

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 small can chopped green chilies
• 4 Tbl butter
• 4 Tbl flour
• salt & pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2-3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Details

Adapted from cookiescakespiesohmy.com

Preparation

Step 1

In small saucepan, combine broth, tomato, onion, and chilies, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

In soup pot, melt butter and stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil, cook and stir for about 1 minute or until thickened. Slowly pour in vegetable mixture. Reduce heat to low, stir in cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Ready to serve.