Creamy Cheddar Soup

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 large pimentos, diced
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups cream
• 3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar
• 1/2 cup green onions
• Salt and black pepper
• Dash cayenne pepper, optional
• Suggested Serving: your favorite bread or croutons

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, saute onion and pimentos in butter for 5 to 7 minutes. Blend in flour. Add stock and cream. Cook until thick. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add 1/4 cup green onions, salt and pepper, to taste, and cayenne if desired. Garnish with remaining green onions.