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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A creamy soup that can be made with sharp or mild cheddar, depending on your preference. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
2 cups chopped onions |
2 stalks celery, with leaves,chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1/4 cup flour |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
4 cups low sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth |
1 1/2 cups half-and-half |
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (about 10 oz) |
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1 dash tabasco sauce |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat; add onions, celery and garlic and saute until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes; mix in flour, paprika and cayenne, and stir 3 minutes; gradually stir in broth; bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
2. strain; return to same saucepan; add half and half and bring to simmer over medium heat; add cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until cheese melts before next addition; mix in Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco and parsley; adjust seasonings to taste; season to taste with salt and pepper.
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