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Vermont smoked turkey & creamy cheddar soup

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Ingredients:
1 smallOnion, minced
1 Carrot, diced
2 tbspButter
1/2 tspPaprika
4 tbspFlour
4 cupSmoked turkey stock
2 tbspSweet (cream) sherry
1/2 tspSage, dried
1/8 tspNutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
1 Cayenne pepper
1 cupMild cheddar cheese, grated
Procedures:
1In a medium saucepan saute the onion and carrot in the butter over moderate heat until the onion wilts and just begins to turn golden.
2Stir in the paprika and mix well.
3Add the flour and mix well to form a roux.
4Cook, stirring, until the roux turns a light golden color.
5Add the stock, sherry, and seasonings and whisk to blend well.
6Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is slightly thickened and smooth.
7Simmer a few more minutes.
8Stir in the cream and bring just to a simmer.
9Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until blended and smooth.
10Serve hot.
11Garnish with herbed croutons or dry stuffing mix, if desired.