Shelly's Recipe

CHILE CON QUESO SOUP

Category: Soups

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
3 to 4 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped canned green chile
2 tomatoes, peeled and, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced (optional)
1 1/2 cups half and half
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated

In a pan, saute the onion in the butter until soft, then remove. Add the flour to the butter and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, taking care not to let the flour brown. Stir in the broth, chile, tomatoes, bell pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, add the half and half and the cheese and heat until the cheese melts and the soup is thickened. Serves 4 to 6