Guadalupe Cafe Jalapeno Cheese Soup

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 8 celery stalks
• 2 cups diced onion
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 pounds Velveeta cheese
• 1 cup diced jalapeno peppers
• Sour cream
• Flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Dice celery stalks, onions and jalapenos. Cut Velveeta into cubes.
2. In a large saucepan place the chicken broth, celery, onions, garlic salt, and white pepper. Cook over high heat for 10 minutes, or until the mixture reduces and thickens slightly.
3. In a blender or food processor place the broth and the cheese. Puree them together until the mixture is smooth.
4. Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan and simmer it for 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced peppers and mix them in well.
6. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and warm flour tortillas.

Attribution

Guadalupe Cafe, Santa Fe, New Mexico