Cheddar Cheese Soup

Name: Cheddar Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup butter; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups whole milk; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth; Minced chives, optional

My husband and I live in the Dairy State of Wisconsin. So this soup is perfect, since we get to use our state's fantastic cheese and milk.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth
Minced chives, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Combine the flour, mustard, paprika and salt; add to saucepan. Stir to make a smooth paste.
Gradually add milk and soup; cook and stir until thick, about 10 minutes. Add the cheese and chicken broth; stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 405 calories, 30g fat (19g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar Cheese Soup in Country Extra March 1995

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mrenda

Feb 22, 2012

We loved this soup. I didn't use the chicken soup and used vegetable broth instead of chicken. It was wonderful!!
bridgett1

Dec 9, 2011

This is what I've been looking for. I'm also from WI. and have been looking for the right recipe for awhile now. I will be making this soon. The only thing I would do different is add some cooked crumbled bacon to it! Yummy!
Aligirl115

Jan 26, 2011

Wow! Wow! Wow! That is how I would describe this recipe!! It is super easy to make and absolutely delicious!! I could see this recipe easily doubled to feed a crowd and even used (with less chicken broth) as an easy fondue or cheese dip!! I will certainly make this again!!