Double Irish Cheddar and Macaroni Soup

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Double Irish Cheddar and Macaroni Soup with Broiled Cheese Croutons

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 3/4 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 tsp coarse salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Irish Cheddar Cheese
• 1 1/2 cups cooked macaroni, or tiny bow tie pasta
• 4-6 slices, artisan bread sliced 1/2 inch thick
• Thinly sliced cheddar cheese
• Butter

Method:

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly butter toast, both sides. Place a baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes, or until lightly brown, turning about half way through. Set aside.


In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Slowly stir 1 cup of the chicken broth into flour until smooth. Stir in sour cream, salt and pepper. Add the rest of the chicken broth. Cook until thickened, about 7-10 minutes.


Stir in milk, and cook over low heat for an additional 7-10 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Add pasta.


Place oven proof bowls on a baking sheet. Evenly fill bowls with soup. Place toasts on top of soup. Cover with thin slices of cheese and place under broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until melted and bubbly.


Makes 6 servings

Thank you KSL, Studio 5!