Original 1886 Velveeta Cheese Soup

Dari Donovan's Note:

Not sure who gave me this recipe as I have had it for many years. This is a wonderful soup and great comfort food as well.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup onion , diced
• ½ cup celery , diced
• ½ cup carrot , diced
• 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 cups chicken broth (room temp.)
• 4 cups milk (room temp.)
• 1⁄8; teaspoon baking soda
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese , cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt & pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Saute' vegetables until tender.
2. Stir in flour and cornstarch. Cook until bubbly.
3. Add stock and milk gradually;
4. blending into smooth sauce.
5. Add soda and cheese cubes; stir until
6. thickened.
7. Season with salt & pepper; add parsley.
8. Before serving,heat thoroughly in double boiler. DO NOT LET BOIL.
9. Garnish with paprika.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Reviews

[mskahen]

This soup was gross. I was very excited because i love velveeta cheese, but this soup turned out runny and flavorless.

[steve in FL]

I was disapointed in this, but I'm not going to rate it because I think the recipe might be incomplete - the soup came out very thin, not what I was hoping for at all - however, the instructions refer to adding the cornstarch and flour, but the ingredient list doesn't mention flour. :(

[Chef Paladin]

I made this for lunch today and it was just fabulous. This is going into my keeper recipes. A simply outstanding soup.