Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 cup chicken stock
- 2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack blend cheese
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Additional salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and seasonings and cook for one minute
- Slowly pour in the milk or cream and chicken stock. Bring to a slow boil and simmer until thickened enough to cover the back of a spoon, stirring frequently. Add the cheese, reserving a little for the garnish if desired. Stir constantly until melted.
- Remove from heat and season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
I think making this with milk is perfect for an every day soup. Using the cream instead makes it something extra special! Also, try topping individual bowls with a handful of popcorn for a fun treat.