Cheddar Cheese Soup

Name: Cheddar Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup); ¼ cup margarine or butter; ¼ cup flour; 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; ¼ tsp. ground white pepper; dash ground nutmeg; 2 cans chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 40 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers

Let a bowl of this creamy cheese soup, flavored with a bit of onion, nutmeg and Dijon mustard, warm you up on a brisk day.

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Servings:

Makes 8 servings, about 1 cup soup and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
¼ cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter
¼ cup flour
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. ground white pepper
dash ground nutmeg
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
2 cups milk
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
40 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers

Directions

Cook and stir onion in margarine in large saucepan on medium-high heat until tender.

Add flour, mustard, pepper and nutmeg; stir until well blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add milk; mix well. Bring to boil; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Stir in cheese until completely melted. Serve hot with crackers.

Recipe Tips

Size-Wise
Savor every spoonful of this indulgent soup. One serving goes a long way on flavor.
Creative Leftovers
Reheat leftover soup and pour over cooked broccoli, cauliflower or baked potatoes for a delicious topping.
Special Extra
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and use as a garnish for the soup.