Gallagher's Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

ingredients

2 cups water
1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 medium white onion, chopped
4 cups milk
4 cups chicken broth
1 jar (15 ounce size) pasteurized process cheese spread (such as Cheez Whiz)
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

directions

Place water in soup pot over high heat. Add carrots, celery and green onions; bring to boil and boil 5 minutes; set aside, but do not drain. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat and add onion; saute 1 minute, then add flour, blending well.

In a large saucepan, bring milk and broth to boil. Whisk broth mixture into flour mixture with a wire whisk. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in mustard and the cooked vegetables, including the water in which they were cooked. Bring to a boil and serve immediately.

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