Wisconsin Cheese Soup

Ingredientes

• 2 chávenas, desfiado cheddar cheese
• 2 chávenas, líquido heavy cream
• 1/4 chávena butter
• 1/4 colher de chá black pepper
• 1/2 colher de chá salt
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 talos, pequenos celery, chopped
• 1 média onion, chopped
• 1 médio green bell pepper
• 1 médio red bell pepper

Instruções

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.