Blue Satin Soup

Submitted by breezermom

"Wonderfully creamy soup. I love blue cheese, so I love this soup! If you don't like blue cheese, please don't try this! I think this soup is wonderfully smooth, and love the blue cheese taste."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 5 cups

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup green onion, minced
¹⁄₄ cup green pepper, minced
¹⁄₄ cup celery, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ cup butter, melted
¹⁄₂ cup all-purpose flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup milk
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
¹⁄₄ cup dry sherry
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Garnishes
sour cream, croutons, chopped fresh chives

directions

Cook the green onions, green peppers, and celery in the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender. Reduce heat to low; add flour, stirring well.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring until blended. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the half and half, milk, and cheese; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture is thickened and thoroughly heated (do not boil!). Add the sherry and pepper; stir well.
To serve, ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Garnish, if desired.