Cheddar Cheese Soup

Thick and creamy with a dash of Worcestershire sauce for zest this cheddar cheese soup is certain to please on a blustery day. Serve with hot, crusty bread.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 (12-ounce) cans NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 cup beer or water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Suggested Toppings: crumbled cooked bacon, sliced green onions, croutons

Cooking Directions:

1. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly. Add evaporated milk; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; stir in beer, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt.
2. Ladle into bowls. Serve with toppings.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 561 Calories from Fat: 318 Total Fat: 35.4 g Saturated Fat: 21.5 g Cholesterol: 113 mg Sodium: 1041 mg Carbohydrates: 27.8 g Dietary Fiber: .4 g Sugars: 0 g Protein: 30.2 g.

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