Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Soup
3 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. flour
4 c. chicken broth
2 c. milk
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3/4 lb. grated cheddar cheese
1 c. lite cream
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour; blend until smooth. Very slowly stir in chicken broth and continue until mix is smooth. Add milk and stir. Add onion, continue cooking on low heat for 5 minutes. Add cheese and cook until melted. Stir and remove from heat. Stir in light cream, salt and cayenne pepper.
Do either broccoli or cauliflower in microwave until fork tender, chop using tops. Stir into mixture. Serves 6.
If you’re yet to taste an Aged Wisconsin Cheddar, this cheese is your best bet. It’s family friendly, cured to possess a rich, medium flavor that’s neither mild nor sharp, but oh so delicious!
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