Cheddar Sherry Soup - Motojicho.us

Cheddar Sherry Soup

(Makes 4 Servings)

4 Tbsp butter                                        1 stalk celery, finely chopped                        1 large carrot, finely chopped

3 scallions w/tops thinly sliced            3 Tbsp all-purpose flour                               3 cups vegetable stock

1 cup milk                                              2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar                  ¼ cup dry or cream sherry

ground nutmeg                                    chopped parsley                                           white pepper to taste

Directions:

In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.  Add celery and carrot and cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.

Add onions and cook for another 3 minutes.  Stir in flour and cook for 1 more minute.

Gradually stir in stock and cook, stirring until soup thickens slightly.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Add milk and cheese to soup and cook, stirring until cheese is melted.  Add sherry and then stir in pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

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