Mouse King Cheese Soup
This creative twist on a cheesy soup incorporates fresh vegetables for a unique combination of flavors.—Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin12 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 quarts 2% milk
- 1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery, onion and green pepper in
- butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually
- add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or
- until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted.
- Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 349 calories, 21 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 783 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.