Mouse King Cheese Soup Recipe

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This creative twist on a cheesy soup incorporates fresh vegetables for a unique combination of flavors.—Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Mouse King Cheese Soup Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 15 30

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).

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Mouse King Cheese Soup in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2010, p23