Golden Cheese Soup
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SERVINGS: 50
CATEGORY: Soup
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 2-1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1-1/4 cups butter or margarine
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups cornstarch
- 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper
- 5 quarts chicken broth
- 5 quarts milk
- 5 cups chopped carrots, cooked
- 5 cups chopped celery, cooked
- 10 cups (2-1/2 pounds) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt and pepper; stir into pan until a smooth paste forms. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Add carrots, celery and cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Add parsley just before serving. Yield: 50 servings.