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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
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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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