Cheddar Cheese Soup in Pumpkin Shell Recipe

See Also: Cheese Dishes · Soups · Vegetable Dishes

Cheddar Cheese Soup in Pumpkin Shell

From Dorothy McNett's Recipe Book at www.dorothymcnett.com.

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 cup half and half
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet green pepper
1/2 teaspoon golden Worcestershire
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, or 1/4 teaspoon of "The Zip"
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Combine butter and flour in 3 qt. casserole. Microwave 30 seconds. Whisk in broth, milk, half and half, wine, peppers, Worcestershire, white pepper, and hot sauce. Microwave on High 5 minutes. Whisk well. Microwave another 6-8 minutes, or until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately in hollowed out pumpkin shell.

Recipe created 1995-01-01.