Wisconsin cheese soup #1
1 Servings
Ingredients
| 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 | ||
Directions
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.