Savory cheese soup

Savory cheese soup

Ingredients/Components

• chopped onion - 1/4 c
• all-purpose flour - 1/4 c
• pepper - 1/8 tsp
• milk - 2 c
• finely chopped celery - 1/2 c
• 6 oz
• shredded Mozzarella cheese - 3/4 c
• butter or margarine - 3 Tbsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• garlic powder - 1/8 tsp
• can chicken broth - 1 1/2
• shredded carrots - 1/2 c

How to make savory cheese soup:

In a large saucepan, saut?© onion in butter until tender. Add flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Add carrots 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. Yield: about 4 servings.

Recipe categories: Lunch/snacks, Cheese, Soups & stews.