Savory Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
3/4 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
1/2 c. shredded carrots

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
Meanwhile, bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan.
Add carrots and celery; simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add to milk mixture and stir until blended.
Add cheeses.
Cook and stir until melted (do not boil). Garnish with chives if desired.
Yield: about 4 servings.