Canadian Cheddar Soup

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Contents 1 Description 2 Ingredients 3 Directions 4 Other Links 5 See Also

[edit] Description

One hell of a fine tasting soup, the Cheddar Cheese makes the rest of all these fine ingredients double that good and lasting ! Requires average cooking skills. Enjoy

[edit] Ingredients

• 2 tb (25 mL) butter
• 1/4 c (50 mL) Onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 c (50 mL) carrot, finely chopped
• 1/4 c (50 mL) celery, finely chopped
• 2 tb (25 mL) flour
• 1/4 ts (1 mL) Dry mustard
• 1 pn nutmeg
• 1 pn pepper
• 3 c (750 mL) chicken stock
• 1 1/2 c (375 mL) light cream
• 1 (250 mL) milk or beer
• 1 1/2 c (375 mL) Cheddar Cheese, shredded
• 1 d worcestershire sauce
• salt

[edit] Directions

  In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, cook Onion, carrot, and celery for about
  5 minutes or until tender; do not brown.  Stir in flour, mustard, nutmeg
  and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  
  Stir in chicken stock; simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are
  tender.  If desired, puree until smooth in blender or food processor.
  (Note:  this is where the hand blender comes in REAL handy-- Grin!)
  
  Add cream and milk or beer and bring almost to a boil.  Add Cheese; heat
  until just melted, stirring constantly.  Add Worcestershire and a little
  salt.
  
  Makes 6 servings.                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                            

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