*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           CANADIAN CHEESE SOUP

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Soups
                Cheese/eggs                      Appetizers
                Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lg           Potato, finely chopped
   1       lg           Onion, finely chopped
     1/4   c            Carrots, thinly sliced
     1/4   c            Finely chopped celery
   1       c            Water
   2       c            Chicken consommé or
   2       c            Chicken broth
   1       c            Grated sharp Cheddar cheese
     1/2   c            Half and half
   2       T            Chopped parsley

  1. In a deep, 3-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole
  place 1 cup water, potatoes, onion, carrots and celery. Heat,
  covered, in Microwave Oven 8 minutes or until vegetables are
  tender.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, except parsley, and heat, covered,
  5 minutes or until soup bubbles and cheese has melted. Stir
  occasionally.
  3. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
 


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