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Tex Mex Cheese Soup

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This simple five ingredient soup recipe is rich with melted cheese and chunky with corn, black beans, and tomatoes. You could add some sauteed onion or garlic to the recipe; start by cooking a chopped onion and some minced garlic in 1-2 tablespoons of butter, then add the milk/cornstarch mixture and continue with the recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups milk, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 16 oz. package spicy process cheese loaf (Velveeta Pepper Jack), cubed
  • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

Preparation:

In large saucepan, combine 1 cup milk with the cornstarch and whisk until blended. Gradually add remaining milk, whisking until smooth. Then add remaining ingredients.

Cook and stir over medium low heat until the cheese is melted and soup is blended and hot, about 7-10 minutes. 4-6 servings

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