White Cheddar Cheese And Bell Pepper Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 small red bell pepper (cut into matchsticks)
1 small yellow bell pepper (cut into small matchsticks)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup full-fat milk
1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
cayenne pepper (or use black pepper)
salt
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
Add in bell peppers, onions and garlic; saute for about 5-6 minutes or until veggies are tender.
Add in flour and stir for 2 minutes.
Whisk in broth, milk and whipping cream; stir until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Gradually add in the white cheddar cheese and stir until melted and heated through.
Season with cayenne pepper or black pepper and salt to taste.
Ladle into bowl and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.