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Creamy Cheddar Soup

Source of Recipe


Cooking with Paula Deen



List of Ingredients



• 1 small diced onion
  
• 2 large diced pimentos
  
• 3 tablespoons butter
  
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  
• 1½ cups chicken stock
  
• 1½ cups cream
  
• ¾ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• ½ cup green onions
  
• Dash cayenne pepper, optional
  






Instructions



1. In a saucepan, sauté onion and pimentos in butter for 5 to 7 minutes.
   
   
2. Blend in flour. Add stock and cream. Cook until thick. Add cheese and stir until melted.
   
   
3. Add ¼ cup green onions, salt and pepper to taste, and cayenne if desired. Garnish with remaining green onions. Serve with your favorite bread or croutons.
   
   Makes 5 servings