Wisconsin Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and celery and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring constantly.
5. Bring the soup to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in the black pepper and shredded cheese. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and the soup is thickened.
7. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Wisconsin produces more cheddar cheese than any other state in the U.S.
• Wisconsin is known as “America’s Dairyland” due to its long history of dairy farming and cheese production.
• Wisconsin is home to more than 600 different cheese factories.