Chunky Cheese Soup Recipe

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Although winters in Virginia are not necessarily harsh, it still gets cold enough to chill you to the bones. This tasty soup warms you through and through.

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Chunky Cheese Soup Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Add ham.
In another saucepan, melt the butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted; add to the soup. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 267 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 63 mg cholesterol, 936 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Chunky Cheese Soup in Country February/March 1999, p49