Creamy Cheddar Soup

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

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

onion, pimentos, butter, allpurpose, chicken stock, cream, cheddar, green onions, salt, cayenne pepper, bread

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/creamy-cheddar-soup-recipe.html (may not work)