Chunky Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Chunky Cheese Soup
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Water; 4 cups Potatoes, Peeled And Diced; 1 cup Carrot, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Celery, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped Small; 3 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 2 cups Fully Cooked Ham, Cubed; 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine; 1/2 cups Flour; 4 cups Milk, Can Use Instant, Tastes The Same; 4 cups Shredded Cheddar (or Any Mix Of Cheeses You Want; I Use Half Cheddar Or Colby Jack, And Half Velveeta)

Servings: persons

4 cups Water
4 cups Potatoes, Peeled And Diced
1 cup Carrot, Thinly Sliced
1 cup Celery, Thinly Sliced
1/2 cups Onion, Chopped Small
3 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
2 cups Fully Cooked Ham, Cubed
1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine
1/2 cups Flour
4 cups Milk, Can Use Instant, Tastes The Same
4 cups Shredded Cheddar (or Any Mix Of Cheeses You Want; I Use Half Cheddar Or Colby Jack, And Half Velveeta)

1
In large soup pan, bring first 7 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer till everything is tender.
2
Add ham and continue to let simmer while doing the next step.
3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour with a whisk till smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4
Stir cheese into milk mixture until melted then add to the rest of the soup. Leftovers, if you have any, reheat very well.
5
*Personally, I do not like celery, so I've never added it and it is still wonderful.
6
*This recipe can easily be halved for those with smaller families or appetites.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Water, 4 cups Potatoes, Peeled And Diced, 1 cup Carrot, Thinly Sliced, 1 cup Celery, Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Chunky Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chunky Cheese Soup

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