Savory Cheese Soup

By cdrier

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 c. milk
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth
• 1/2 c. shredded carrots
• 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
• 1-1/2 c. (6 oz.) N.Y. shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• fresh or dried chives, optional

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add carrots 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. Garnish with chives if desired.