1844 cafe and bakery cheese soup

Directions

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   1886 Cafe and Bakery Cheese Soup Source: Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas - recipe from texasmonthly.com This recipe is hotel executive chef Da

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   He likes it a bit spicier and he uses Velveeta, which melts beautifully

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   If you substitute Cheddar, which was called for in the original, be sure to grate it finely or it will not melt all the way

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   1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup onion, minced 1/2 cup carrot, minced 1/2 cup celery, minced 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 cups chicken

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   Over medium-high heat, sauté the onions, carrots and celery until translucent and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes

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   Stir in flour and cornstarch

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   Cook about 3 to 5 more minutes

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   Add stock and milk gradually, blending until smooth, and reduce by 1/4