Cheese velvet soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter (or marg.)
¼cupOnion; minced
¼cupFlour, all-purpose
1teaspoonSalt
4cupsMilk
1cupCheese, American; shredded
½cupPeas, green; frozen, cooked
¼cupPimiento; diced

Directions

Melt butter in a 3-quart Dutch oven over low heat. Saute onion until tender. Blend in flour and salt; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually stir in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

Reduce heat; add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in peas and pimiento; heat soup thoroughly (do not boil).

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in 1979. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 01-27-95