Black And White Soup

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This is actually two soups that can be served separately or together. Each soup serves four; combined, the two serve eight.

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Steps

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For cheese soup: melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.

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Add peppers , onion and garlic.

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Saute vegetables until tender , about 6 minutes.

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Add flour and stir 2 minutes.

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Whisk in stock , then milk and cream.

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Simmer until slightly thickened , stirring constantly , about 3 minutes.

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Gradually add cheese 1 / 2 cup at a time , stirring after each addition until melted and smooth.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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To serve , simultaneously ladle generous 1 / 2 cup cheese soup and generous 1 / 2 cup black bean soup into shallow bowls , a llowing soups to meet in center.

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Top with tomatillo salsa and sour cream.

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Ingredients

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butter, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, whole milk, whipping cream, sharp white cheddar cheese, black bean soup, tomatillo salsa, sour cream