Savory Cheese Soup

Total Time:30 Minutes Prep Time 15 Minutes Cook Time 15 Minutes

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Servings: 4

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or seasoned salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups milk
• 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot (or diced)
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• fresh chives (optional) or dried chives (optional)

Directions:

1.    In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter till tender.

2.    Add flour, salt, pepper & garlic powder, stir until smooth.

3.    Gradually add milk, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

4.    Brink chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add carrots and celery to broth and simmer 5 minutes or until veggies are tender 8 to 10 Minutes

5.    Add to milk mixture and stir until blended.

6.    Add cheese. Cook until melted.  Don’t boil.  Garnish with chives if desired.

Dan suggested that we add sausages and a small potato.
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