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Ingredients

5 tablespoons margarine 2 carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 5 button mushrooms, chopped ½ cup chopped ham ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups milk ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground mustard 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese salt to taste ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

432.7 calories carbohydrate: 25.6 g cholesterol: 59 mg fat: 26.8 g fiber: 2.2 g protein: 22.3 g saturatedFat: 12.2 g servingSize: - sodium: 1089.4 mg sugar: 11.3 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

In a large heavy kettle, melt butter or margarine. Add carrots, celery, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and ham, cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not brown.
Stir in flour and cornstarch, cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Add broth and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Add milk, paprika, cayenne, and mustard.
Stir in cheese gradually, stirring until cheese is melted. To avoid curdling, do not allow soup to boil after cheese is added. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve piping hot.

6 servings

Do not substitute diet or low fat cheese - it will not have the same rich, creamy texture and flavorful taste. Makes about 2 1/2 quarts soup.