Savory Cheese Soup

Name: Savory Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 c chopped onion; 3 T butter or margarine; 1/4 c flour; 1/4 t salt; 1/8 t pepper; 1/8 t garlic powder; 2 c milk; 1-14 1/2 oz can chicken broth; 1/2 c shredded carrots; 1/2 c finely chopped celery; 1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz); 3/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese; fresh or dried chives (optional)

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c chopped onion
3 T butter or margarine
1/4 c flour
1/4 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1/8 t garlic powder
2 c milk
1-14 1/2 oz can chicken broth
1/2 c shredded carrots
1/2 c finely chopped celery
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh or dried chives (optional)

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
2

Add flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
3

Meanwhile bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan.
4

Add carrots and celery to broth and simmer for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5

Add to milk mixture and stir until blended.
6

Add cheeses.
7

Cook and stir until cheeses are melted but do not boil.
8

Garnish with chives.
9

Serves 4.