Macaroni and Cheese Soup

Macaroni and Cheese Soup Recipe

Photo by: Taste of Home Macaroni and Cheese Soup Recipe

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Macaroni and Cheese Soup Recipe

• Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
• Yield: 20 Servings

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Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1-1/2 cups sliced celery
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups milk
• 1 pound process American cheese, cubed

Directions

• In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add celery, carrots, onion and green pepper; cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Add macaroni. Cover and return to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is just tender.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted; add to undrained macaroni mixture. Yield: 20 servings (5 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 261 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 619 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Macaroni and Cheese Soup in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p37