Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup flour, plus
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15 1/2 ounce) jar salsa con queso (tostitos restaurant style cheese dip)
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Method

  • In a saucepan, cook carrots, celery and green onion in water until tender, set aside.
  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until soft; stir in flour and blend well, do not brown.
  • In a large dutch oven, bring milk and broth to a boil.
  • Whisk in onion/flour mixture.
  • Add cheese dip, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and mustard.
  • Slowly stir in carrots, celery, green onions and cooking liquid.
  • Bring to a boil, serve immediately.