Ingredients

• 2 tbsp - Butter or refined oil
• 1 - large Onion, sliced
• 2 stems - Celery, chopped
• 1.5 tbsp - Flour
• 1/2 litre - Milk
• 300 ml - Chicken stock
• A pinch of grated nutmeg
• 150 gms - Cheddar cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Cheese Soup

• Melt the butter in a saucepan. Saute the onion and celery till soft and transparent.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
• Blend the milk, stock, nutmeg, salt and pepper and bring to boil, stirring continuously. Cook on high heat for 5 mins.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in 100 gms of the cheese. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Serve hot in soup bowls, garnished with the remaining cheese.