German Cheese Soup

Rainy days are GREAT Soup Days!!
(serves 4)

4 T. Kerrygold* butter
1/2 T. onion powder
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 T. flour
14 oz. veg. stock
1 cup heavy cream
1&1/4 cup Riesling wine
1 Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa, cut into 1" pieces
12 oz. med. cheddar cheese, shredded
Fresh snipped chives*, for garnish

In a med. sauce pan on low heat, melt butter then add onion powder and garlic and sauté for 1-2 mins. or until garlic is fragrant. Add flour and whisk, cooking until flour is golden brown. Add veggie stock and heavy cream, stirring until no lumps remain. Then add Riesling and Kielbasa, and bring to a boil.
Once boiling reduce to a simmer and simmer for 15-20 mins. or until slightly thickened. Add in cheese a half cup at a time, stirring until completely melted each time. Serve warm topped with chives and crusty bread.

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