*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Cheese Velvet Soup

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      ounces        brie
     1/2  cup           celery -- finely chopped
     1/2  cup           carrot -- finely chopped
     1/4  cup           onion -- finely chopped
     1/2  cup           butter or margarine -- melted
     1/2  cup           flour
   2      cups          chicken broth
   1      teaspoon      thyme
   1                    bay leaf
     1/2  cup           whipping cream
                        shredded carrots -- to garnish

Carefuly cut rind from brie and discard; set cheese aside. Cook celery, carrot,
 and onion in butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. 
 Add flour, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth,
 thyme and bay leaf.  Cook, stirring
constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.  Add cheese, stirring until smooth.
 Add whipping cream, and heat
thoroughlyt.  Discard bay leaf; serve immediately.  Garnish,
if desired.

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