Cheese soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupWater
1Shredded large potato
1Grated medium carrot
1Fine chopped celery stalk
1cupChicken consomme/broth OR
2teaspoonsInstant chicken bouillon
Dissolved in 1 cup hot
Water
½cupHalf-and-half
cupShredded sharp cheddar
Cheese (about 6-oz)

Directions

Combine water, potato, onion, carrot and celery in a 2 quart casserole; cover and microwave at high until potatoes are tender, 12- 17 minutes; stirring after halfway through the cooking time. Stir in consomme and half-and-half. Cover. Microwave at medium high heat until heated through, 6-8 minutes. Mix in cheese stirring until melted.

For range top: Cook potatoes, onion, carrot and celery in water until tender. Add consomme and half and half over low heat until hot. Stir in cheese until melted.