1 large onion
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chicken broth
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) |
2 large potatoes,
pared & cubed (3 c.)
3 cups milk
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
(12 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt (optional)
1/2 pound kielbasa sausage (optional) |
| Sauté onion and
celery in butter in kettle 3 minutes or until
soft. Stir in flour, mustard and Worcestershire
sauce. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes or until
vegetables are evenly coated and mixture is
bubbly. Stir in broth, carrots, and potatoes.
Optional: add kielbasa sausage cut into 1/4"
slices, if you wish. Bring to boiling. Lower
heat; cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, 25
minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
Add milk. Cook over medium heat until ALMOST
boiling; do not boil. Reduce heat to low; stir in
cheese until melted. Add pepper and salt, if you
wish. Ladle into soup tureen or heated soup
bowls. Garnish with extra cheese. |
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