Vermont Smoked Turkey & Creamy Cheddar Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

1 small Onion, minced
1 Carrot, diced
2 tbsp Butter
1/2 tsp Paprika
4 tbsp Flour
4 cup Smoked Turkey Stock
2 tbsp Sweet (cream) sherry
1/2 tsp Sage, dried
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
1 d Cayenne pepper
1 cup Mild Cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan saute the onion and carrot in the butter over
moderate heat until the onion wilts and just begins to turn golden.

2. Stir in the paprika and mix well. Add the flour and mix well to
form a roux. Cook, stirring, until the roux turns a light golden
color.

3. Add the stock, sherry, and seasonings and whisk to blend well.
Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is
slightly thickened and smooth. Simmer a few more minutes.

4. Stir in the cream and bring just to a simmer.

5. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until blended and smooth.
Serve hot. Garnish with herbed croutons or dry stuffing mix, if
desired.

Source: "Blue Corn and Chocolate" by Elisabeth Rozin

Servings: 4