Cheese Soup

Name: Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 c. butter; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 1/3 c. chopped onion; 1/3 c. all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. black or white pepper; 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth; 2 c. milk; 3 c. shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese; 1/8 tsp. liquid smoke

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black or white pepper
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
2 c. milk
3 c. shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp. liquid smoke

Directions

1

In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter.
2

Add celery and onion.
3

Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
4

Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
5

Cook and stir until bubbly.
6

Blend in chicken broth and milk.
7

Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture comes to boil and thickens.
8

Remove from heat.
9

Add cheese, one cup at a time, stirring to melt after each addition.
10

Stir in liquid smoke. Garnish each serving with bacon bits, if desired.
11

Makes 4 to 6 servings.