Quick Savory Cheese Soup

• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Minced chives, optional

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add carrot and celery; simmer for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add to milk mixture and stir until blended. Add cheeses. Cook and stir until melted (do not boil). Garnish with chives if desired.

onion, butter, allpurpose, salt, garlic, pepper, milk, chicken, shredded carrot, celery, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, chives

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-savory-cheese-soup/ (may not work)