1 c. diced onion
3/4 c. diced celery
6 T. margarine, divided
14 oz. can chicken broth
1/2 c. hot water
4 tsp. flour
1 1/4 c. milk
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 c. whipping cream
3 egg yolks, beaten
3 c. grated medium sharp cheddar cheese
Recipe
Saute onion and celery in 2 T. margarine, until soft. Place in blender with 1/4 c. broth and hot water. Set aside.
In large saucepan, melt 4 T. margarine; stir in flour and allow to bubble over low heat 2-3 mins. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Return to low heat and cook until thickened. Add onion and celery mixture, white and cayenne pepper. Simmer 10 minutes; add cream. Stir 1 c. hot mixture into egg yolks; return to hot mixture. Add cheese. Stir over low heat until smooth. DO NOT BOIL. Strain and serve.