WISCONSIN CHEESE VEGETABLE SOUP

Category: Soup
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups bouillon or broth
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
4 ounces (1 cup) Wisconsin Cheddar cheese curds
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Cooking Directions:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Sauté onions lightly. Add flour, baking soda and seasonings; blend well. Slowly add milk and bouillon to butter-flour mixture, stirring constantly to make a smooth white sauce. Add vegetables and cheese cubes.

Simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and cheese is melted. Do not boil. (If soup boils, it may curdle.) Serve topped with parsley.

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