Canadian cheese soup

 
                            Canadian Cheese Soup
 
 Recipe By     : The Elsah Landing Restaurant
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :1:00
 Categories    : Cheese/Eggs                      Main Dishes
                 Soups & Stews
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/4  cup           butter
      1/2  cup           onion -- diced
      1/2  cup           flour
    2      cups          Carnation evaporated milk
                         plus 2 cups water -- 0R 4 cups milk
    4      cups          fresh chicken stock
      1/2  cup           carrots -- peeled, finely diced
      1/2  cup           celery -- finely diced
    1      cup           American cheese -- grated
    4      to            
    6      tablepoons    sharp cheddar cheese spread
           dash          salt
           dash          paprika
           dash          nutmeg
                         paprika, if desired -- for garnish
 
 Saute onion in butter in medium saucepan for 5 minutes or until onion is 
 translucent.  Blend in flour and stir over low heat for 5 minutes.  Do not 
 brown.
 
 Stir in evaporated milk and water (or milk) over low heat for 5 minutes, 
 or until mixture is smooth and thick.
 
 Combine carrots and celery with chicken stock in medium pot.  Cover and 
 simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.  Add to milk 
 mixture.  Stir until well blended.  Add cheeses, salt, and paprika.  Stir 
 until well blended.  Cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until mixture comes 
 to a boil and thickens.  Add nutmeg.
 
 Garnish each serving with additional paprika, if desired.
 
 
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