Secret Recipes

Cheese Maker's Vegetable Soup

• 2 cups water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded, aged Cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Dash pepper

In 3-quart saucepan, combine water, bouillon cubes, onion, celery, carrot and broccoli. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt butter in 1 to 2 quart saucepan. Mix in flour; cook over low heat for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until mixture begins to thicken. Add cheese; stir until melted. Stir cheese mixture into simmering vegetable mixture. Season with pepper. Do not boil.

Soup can be reheated over low heat.

Servings:

6