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Onion Cheese Soup Recipe

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"I made a few adjustments to this savory recipe I came across in a community cookbook," relates Janice Pogozelski of Cleveland, Ohio. "It's rich, buttery and cheesy, plus it's so quick to prepare."

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Onion Cheese Soup Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
4 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Seasoned salad croutons
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with croutons and Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Onion Cheese Soup in Quick Cooking March/April 2001, p52

Shred and Freeze Cheese

It’s usually cheaper to buy cheese in blocks than in shredded form. So I purchase large quantities of cheddar, Monterey Jack and mozzarella, then shred them myself in my food processor. I store the shredded cheese in the freezer in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags, so I have it at my fingertips whenever it’s needed. —Evelyn O., Parma, Ohio

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