Double Cheese Souper Bowl

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It is really snowing outside today (11/10/06)! first snow if the season and i feel like soup! beer or non-alcoholic beer could be used instead of milk.

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Steps

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Over medium heat , in a heavy bottomed sauce pan , heat butter until melted.

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Stir in onion and celery , cover.

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Cook 3 minutes or until transparent stirring often to prevent browning.

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Stir in flour to thicken cooking until it bubbles.

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Slowly stir in warm milk , mixing until thickened and smooth.

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Bring to a simmer and continue stirring.

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Reduce to very low heat and add wisconsin cheddar and wisconsin gouda cheeses , white pepper and hot sauce.

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Stir until well blended.

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Add ham and chives.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, celery, flour, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, hot sauce, ham, fresh chives, white pepper