Wine Cheese Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb carrot, sliced thinly
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (use high quality cheddar, shred by hand)
• 1 cup diced canned tomato
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup dry wine
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in large saucepan.
• 2 add onion, celery, and carrots and sauté over medium heat until onions are transluscent.
• 3 add flour.
• 4 add spices, wine, and chicken stock.
• 5 gradually add cheese, being careful not to let the soup boil.
• 6 add whipping cream slowly, still keeping soup from boiling.
• 7 heat through and serve!