Quick Savory Cheese Soup

Name: Quick Savory Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Minced chives, optional

13 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced chives, optional

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
2

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add carrot and celery; simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add to milk mixture and stir until blended. Add cheeses. Cook and stir until melted (do not boil). Garnish with chives if desired.