Onion Cheese Soup

Name: Onion Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pepper to taste; 4 cups whole milk; 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; Seasoned salad croutons; Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced chives

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Seasoned salad croutons
Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese and minced chives

Directions

1. 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.
2. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with croutons and; if desired, top with Parmesan cheese and minced chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 308 calories, 22g fat (15g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

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