Creamy Cheddar Soup

Paula Deen and easy to make Suggested Serving: your favorite bread or croutons I like to eat texas toast or sliced french bread. It also is a nice compliment for a sandwich or burger

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  small onion, diced
• 2  large pimientos, diced
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 cups  cream
• 3⁄4 cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup green onion
•  salt and black pepper
• 1  dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, saute onion and pimentos in butter for 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Blend in flour.
3. Add stock and cream.
4. Cook until thick.
5. Add cheese and stir until melted.
6. Add 1/4 cup green onions, salt and pepper, to taste, and cayenne if desired.
7. Garnish with remaining green onions.