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Date: 01-18-31 (57 19)             Number: 100
From: JAKE THE SNAKE #193 @1546    Refer#: NONE
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Subj: CHEESE SOUP                    Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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                             Cheese Soup

I would be remiss in my duties if I did not pass on this great recipe of 

Jeanne Benoit's for Cheddar Cheese Soup:

3 tbsp butter
2 carrots, grated
1/2 c. celery, diced
1 large onion
1 small parsnip, peeled & grated
2-3 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
4 cups consomme
2 cups milk
sale & pepper

Melt the 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan, add the vegetables.  Cover and simmer 

10 minutes over low heat.  Blend 2 tbsp butter with flour and add to 

vegetables and consomme.  Stir together until creamy and continue cooking over 

low heat for about 5-8 minutes.  Add grated cheese.  Stir until melted.  Then, 

 gradually add cold milk.  Continue to cook for another 10 minutes.  Do not 

boil after cheese is added.  Season to taste with salt and pepper, add a bifg 

handful of chopped parsley, and serve.  Let me know how you like it.