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Vermont Cheddar Cheese Soup

AmericanVegetarianEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 whole scallions, including green tops, chopped
  • 1 whole small onion, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, melt butter. Add scallions, onion, and celery; cook until onion softens.

  2. 2

    Sift in flour, nutmeg, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring.

  3. 3

    Gradually stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cool the mixture slightly, then blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Return to pot, add milk, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat over medium heat, stirring.

  6. 6

    Add Cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted. Do not boil. Serve hot.

Tags

soup