Wisconsin cheese soup

1 servings

Quantity Ingredient
5 tablespoons Butter or margarine
2 mediums Carrots, finely chopped
2 Celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
½ Green pepper, seeded and chopped
5 Mushrooms, chopped
½ cup Cooked ham, finely chopped optional
½ cup Flour
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 quart Chicken broth
1 quart Milk
½ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Cayenne (up to 1/2 t.)
½ teaspoon Dry mustard
1 pounds Sharp cheddar cheese, grate
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

In a large heavy kettle, melt butter or margarine; add carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and ham (if desired). Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not brown. Add flour and cornstarch; cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Add broth and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Add milk, paprika, cayenne and mustard. Stir in cheese gradually, stirring until cheese is melted. To avoid curdling, do not allow soup to boil after cheese is added. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve piping hot. Makes about 2½ quarts soup.

(c) Salt Lake Tribune, January 27, 1993. Submitted By LARRY BIBICH On MON, 12-06-93 (20:24)

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