*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Wisconsin Cheese Soup

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      tablespoons   Butter or margarine
   2      medium        Carrots -- finely chopped
   2                    Celery ribs -- finely chopped
   1      medium        Onion -- finely chopped
     1/2                Green pepper -- seeded and
                        chopped
   5                    Mushrooms -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Cooked ham -- finely chopped
                        optional
     1/2  cup           Flour
   2      tablespoons   Cornstarch
   1      quart         Chicken broth
   1      quart         Milk
     1/2  teaspoon      Paprika
     1/4  teaspoon      Cayenne (up to 1/2 t.)
     1/2  teaspoon      Dry mustard
   1      pound         Sharp cheddar cheese -- grate
                        Salt
                        Freshly ground black pepper

In  a  large  heavy kettle, melt butter or margarine; add carrots, celery, onion, green pepper,
 mushrooms and ham (if desired).  Cook over medium heat until  vegetables  are  crisp  tender,
 about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Do  not  brown.   Add  flour  and cornstarch; cook
, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.  Add broth and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened.  
Add milk, paprika, cayenne and mustard. Stir in cheese gradually, stirring until cheese is melted.
 To avoid curdling, do not allow soup  to  boil after cheese is added. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve piping hot.  Makes about 2 1/2 quarts soup.


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