Double Cheese Souper Bowl

Pack this hearty cheese soup in a thermos and take to any sports event. Serve in mugs at your tailgate parties.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, washed, diced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk, warm*
1 cup shredded Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Wisconsin Gouda cheese
Ground white pepper to taste
5 drops hot sauce
1/2 cup ham, diced
1 tablespoon chives, minced

Cooking Directions:

1. Over medium heat, in a heavy bottomed sauce pan, heat butter until melted. Stir in onion and celery, cover. Cook 3 minutes or until transparent. Stir often to prevent browning.
2. Stir in flour to thicken. Cook until it bubbles. Slowly stir in warm milk, mixing until thickened and smooth. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) and continue stirring.
3. Reduce to very low heat and add cheddar and Gouda cheeses, white pepper and hot sauce. Stir until well blended.
4. Add ham and chives. Serve.

Makes 4 servings.

*Beer may be used instead of milk.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.