Shelly's Recipe

NEW YORK STATE CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

Category: Soups

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tbsp butter
4 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1 large can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tbsp green pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated apple (optional)

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Reduce heat and add onions, carrots, celery and green pepper and slowly saute until very soft. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add stock and bring to a boil.

Simmer for 20 minutes. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in evaporated milk. Serve hot with optional grated apple on top. Serves 6 to 8