Canadian Cheddar Soup

== Description ==
 
One hell of a fine tasting soup, the Cheddar Cheese makes the rest of all these fine ingredients double that good and lasting ! Requires average cooking skills. Enjoy 
* Makes 6 servings. 
== Ingredients ==
 
* 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
* ¼ cup (50 mL) onion, finely chopped
* ¼ cup (50 mL) carrot, finely chopped
* ¼ cup (50 mL) celery, finely chopped
* 2 tb (25 mL) flour
* ¼ tsp (1 mL) dry mustard
* 1 pn nutmeg
* 1 pn pepper
* 3 cups (750 mL) chicken stock
* 1½ cups (375 mL) light cream
* 1 (250 mL) milk or beer
* 1½ cups (375 mL) Cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1 dash worcestershire sauce
* salt
 
== Directions ==
# In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, cook onion, carrot, and celery for about 5 minutes or until tender; do not brown. 
# Stir in flour, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
# Stir in chicken stock; simmer for about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, puree until smooth in blender or food processor. (Note: this is where the hand blender comes in REAL handy—Grin!)
# Add cream and milk or beer and bring almost to a boil. 
# Add cheese; heat until just melted, stirring constantly. 
# Add Worcestershire and a little salt.
Category:Canadian Soups
Category:Cheddar Recipes
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