Chile Con Queso Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 3 to 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 cup chopped canned green chile

• 2 tomatoes, peeled and, chopped

• 1 bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced (optional)

• 1½ cups half and half

• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Instructions

In a pan, saute the onion in the butter until soft, then remove.

Add the flour to the butter and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, taking care not to let the flour brown.

Stir in the broth, chile, tomatoes, bell pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, add the half and half and the cheese and heat until the cheese melts and the soup is thickened.