I thought this sounded really good. I was looking at all the Happy
California Cows commercials and checked out their recipes too.

Cheddar -Chile Soup courtesy of the California Milk Advisory Board

1 large (2 cups) onion, chopped
chopped cilantro
corn tortilla strips as needed for garnish
1 pound 11 ounces, divided cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon olive oil
14 ounce (1 1/2 cup) diced green chiles
6 cloves garlic,chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 quarts milk
2 quarts mashed potatoes
3 cups vegetable stock

shred cheese; reserve 6 tablespoon separately for garnish.
sauté onion in oil until soft, about 5 minutes
stir in green chiles and the next 2 ingredients
stir in milk and next 2 ingredients; cook over medium heat stirring
constantly, until smooth.
reduce heat to low; stir in 6 cups cheese. stir until cheese thoroughly
incorporates. do not boil.
stir in cilantro

More recipes located on the side of this page or you can download them all.
There is a chart on the side of the recipe that will reduce quantities for
you.
http://www.realcaliforniamilk.com/recipes

Janet