Soup: Wisconsin Cheese Soup

A cheesy, peppery soup.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups fluid heavy cream
1/4 cup butter
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chicken broth
2 stalks small celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium red bell pepper

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine celery, bell pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until onion is translucent. Stir in pepper, salt and cream.

3. Bring to a boil, then stir in cheese until melted.

4. Stir in reserved vegetables and cooking liquid.

5. Heat through and serve.

6. Note: if thicker consistency is desired, add one or two egg yolks and simmer an additional 10-20 minutes.

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