Creamy Cheddar Soup

(Courtesy of Paula Deen)

Ingredients:
1 small onion, diced
2 large pimentos, diced
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. chicken stock
1 1/2 c. cream
3/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 c. green onions
Salt and black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
Suggested Serving: your favorite bread or croutons

Directions:
In a saucepan, saute onion and pimentos in butter for 5 to 7 minutes. Blend in flour. Add stock and cream. Cook until thick. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add 1/4 cup green onions, salt and pepper, to taste, and cayenne if desired. Garnish with remaining green onions

Note~ Can use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian.

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