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[Shell_of_the_South]

What's for supper tonight? Since it is so nippy outside here, I think I will make the cheddar cheese soup from LeCellier! . I just can't decide what would go with it. Any suggestions?

[Belle*]

Are you meat eaters? A nice steak would go well with that soup. Although personally, I could make a meal of just that and pretzel bread! Tonight we are having Beef Stroganoff. Perfect for this freezing weather!

[Colexis Mom]

I agree with Sara, Michelle. A nice steak sounds yummy We're having stirfry beef and broccoli

[LisaJ]

I'm new to this area of the forums (I hang around in the resort section), but would love to know where I can get the recipe for the soup!

[*Pixie*Dust*]

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I'm new to this area of the forums (I hang around in the resort section), but would love to know where I can get the recipe for the soup!

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Welcome to the kitchen, Lisa.

Here's the recipe:



Cheddar Cheese Soup

from Le Cellier Steakhouse, Epcot



1/2 lb bacon cut into 1/2 in. pieces

3 celery ribs cut into 1/4 in pieces

3 cups milk

1 medium red onion cut into 1/4 in. pieces

2 tbsp butter

3 cups water or chicken broth

3 dashes tabasco

1 cup flour

1/2 cup beer

3/4 lb grated white cheddar cheese

salt and pepper



In a soup pot start to brown the onion over medium heat. When the bacon is starting to get crisp, add the onions, celery and butter. Cook until the onion is translucent.



Add the flour and incorporate with the butter. Cook for 4 minutes-constantly stirring.



Add the water/broth and whisk. Make sure there are no lumps. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stir every couple of minutes.



Add the milk and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Do not boil after you add the milk.



After the last 15 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in the cheese then the beer.



Add the tabasco and season with salt and pepper. If the soup is too thick you can thin it out with some milk.



Serve with your favorite bread and top with some chopped scallions or chives.

[LisaJ]

Thanks.

Anything that I can use in place of the beer? I hate beer, usually don't mind it in a recipe, but I never have any on hand. What do you suggest?

By the way, I LOVE THIS SECTION OF THE FORUMS!

I love to cook and can't believe that I haven't swung over here yet! HA!

[Dumbo]

It's Wed. At our house that means pizza. As long as DS lives with us and is home on Wed that's what we have. Kinda boring but...it makes him happy.

[Shell_of_the_South]

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Although personally, I could make a meal of just that and pretzel bread!

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Me too! I think that is what we will have, soup and a green salad and honey wheat baquettes.



LisaJ, I have made this recipe many times and just omitted the beer. You can add extra chicken broth or water instead if it gets too thick.

[GoofyMom]

<font color="0066cc">I think it's going to be leftover roast beef. We'll just have a tossed salad with it. I don't feel much like cooking tonight. </font>

[GATechGal]

Wed. night means that we're eating at the Church. Doesn't matter what it is, as long as I'm not having to make it. (Actually it's not the making it, it's the deciding what to make and the cleaning up) Are Wed. night church suppers just something we all do down South, or is it all over?

[GATechGal]

Quick question, how many does the cheese soup serve?

[debe]

The soup serves 4 to 6 people and it makes about 4 cups. I usually have to make a double batch as they all love it!

[LisaJ]

We do the Wednesday night thing here in Virginia, too. Also, I agree - it's the deciding what to make and the cleaning up that don't float my boat.

[TinkerAnn]

We do Wed night at church in Missouri too.....but I still consider us southern...we are less than 15 mins to Arkansas!!