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wisconsin cheese soup

(2 ratings)
Robeyone avatar
Recipe by
Nancy R
@Robeyone
Durham, NC
(2 ratings)

Ingredients For wisconsin cheese soup

  • 5 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt
  • 1 lb
    sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 qt
    milk
  • 1 qt
    chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    cooked ham, finely chopped, optional
  • 5
    mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2
    green pepper, chopped
  • 1
    medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2
    celery ribs, diced
  • 2
    medium carrots, finely chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper

How To Make wisconsin cheese soup

  • 1
    In a large heavy kettle, melt butter or margarine; add carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and ham (if desired).
  • 2
    Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Do not brown.
  • 4
    Add flour and cornstarch; cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Add broth and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  • 6
    Add milk, paprika, cayenne and mustard.
  • 7
    Stir in cheese gradually, stirring until cheese is melted.
  • 8
    To avoid curdling, do not allow soup to boil after cheese is added.
  • 9
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 10
    Serve piping hot.
  • 11
    Makes about 2 1/2 quarts soup.
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