Macaroni and Cheese Soup
Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook
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I've worked in the food service industry for too many years to count and have made this one-of-a-kind soup at many different jobs. It's always been a big hit.
SERVINGS: 20
CATEGORY: Soup
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 3 quarts water
- 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1-1/2 cups sliced celery
- 2 large carrots, shredded
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups milk
- 1 pound process American cheese, cubed
Directions:
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add celery, carrots, onion and green pepper; cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add macaroni. Cover and return to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is just tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; add to undrained macaroni mixture. Yield: 20 servings (5 quarts).