Recipe: Wisconsin Cheese Soup (using Cheddar cheese and chicken broth)

WISCONSIN CHEESE SOUP

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup diced celery
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
Chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 cups milk
1 (14 1/2-oz) can chicken broth
1 tsp crushed red pepper, optional

In a saucepan, melt butter; add onion, carrot and celery. Cook until tender.

Stir in flour; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly.

Stir in baking soda. Gradually stir in milk and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring until mixture thickens slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.

Add cheese and red pepper; stir just until melted and well blended.

Garnish with parsley.

Makes about 4 1/2 cups
From: linda/Tennessee
Source: Biloxi MS Sun-Herald