Creamy Cheddar Soup

Calling all cheese heads! Support the Packers during the Big Game with this simple and delicious soup. Use this as a base for a potato cheese soup or even a broccoli cheese soup. The possibilities are endless… Can you guess who I’ll be rooting for on Sunday, February 6?

Creamy Cheddar Soup
Serves 4

Ingredients
¼ small onion, diced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
Salt and black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
Suggested Serving: your favorite bread or croutons

Directions
In a saucepan, sauté onion in butter for 5 to 7 minutes. Blend in flour. Add stock and cream. Cook until thick. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and cayenne if desired. Garnish with green onions, chopped bacon bits or croutons if desired.