Garden Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 6 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 cups milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• in a 6-quart pot, saute celery, onion, and garlic in butter or margarine until soft.
• stir in flour. gradually add water, and then vegetables, bouillon cubes, and chives. bring to a boil, and then reduce heat. cover the soup, and simmer for 15 minutes.
• stir in cheese and milk, and stir until melted. do not boil. season to taste with salt and pepper.