Wisconsin Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups fluid heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 stalks small celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine celery, bell pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter over medium heat until onion is translucent. Stir in pepper, salt and cream.
3. Bring to a boil, then stir in cheese until melted.
4. Stir in reserved vegetables and cooking liquid.
5. Heat through and serve.
6. Note: if thicker consistency is desired, add one or two egg yolks and simmer an additional 10-20 minutes.