California Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

3 (10 ounce) packages frozen California Blend Veggies
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
6 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 pounds processed cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
1 pinch ground white pepper

Directions

In a large pot, over medium heat, simmer the veggies in the broth for 15 minutes. In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness.

Add the flour to the onions and stir well, forming a pasty substance. Gradually add the milk and stir until thick. Add this mixture to the broccoli mixture in the pot and stir well. Then add the cheese, stirring until melted. Finally, add the pepper.

Note~Be careful not to let the soup boil, or the cheese will break down.

**I got this recipe when I went on a weekend retreat to Miracle Camp. It was so tasty that several of us asked for the recipe.**

Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced peeled potatoes (1-3/4 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta)
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

In a 3-quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onions, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour, cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; blend in sour cream.

Yields 8 servings

**Thoughts~Delicious! Even my son agrees. :-)**

**This recipe comes from the Taste of Home Ground Beef cookbook magazine from 2011.**

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Ingredients

2 cups chicken meat, cooked, skinned and deboned, cut into pieces
1 package frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked egg noodles

Directions

Mix together soups with milk. in a casserole dish, spread a layer of diced chicken. Cover chicken with broccoli. Sprinkle half of the grated cheese over the broccoli. Add the cooked noodles. Pour soup mixture over noodles. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour.

**This recipe comes from 365 Dinner Menus by Penny E. Stone.**

**Notes~I thought it was pretty tasty, but my hubby said it was simply "Okay."**

Cauliflower-Cheese Soup

Ingredients

1 cauliflower head, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, diced
6-1/2 cups water, divided
8-ounce package cream cheese
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 lbs. Cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In large saucepan, simmer vegetables in 6 cups water until tender; drain. Add cream cheese. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in remaining water, then add to saucepan. Blend in Cheddar cheese. Add milk, parsley, salt and pepper. Heat until ready to serve.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

**This recipe comes out of Gooseberry Patch's Recipes For Comfort cookbook.**

Cheddar Quick Bread

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups biscuit baking mix
2-1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk

Directions

Combine biscuit mix, cheese, garlic salt and chives in a large mixing bowl; set aside. Beat eggs and milk together in another mixing bowl; stir into cheese mixture until moistened. Pour into 4 greased and floured 5"x3" loaf pans; bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans. Slice and serve warm.

Makes 4 mini loaves.

**This recipe comes out of Gooseberry Patch's Made From Scratch cookbook.**