Directions: Whisk soup into 4 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a high simmer. Cook for about 7 minutes. If soup is too thin cook a little longer, if too thick, add a little water.

If you prefer: Substitute wine for 1/3 - 1/2 cup water. May we suggest a nice Sauvignon Blanc or even a Cabernet Sauvignon (the “wine rules” have changed!). Red wine will impart a very robust flavor and deep color with a rosy glow. Continue as above. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish as desired. Serve with a crusty loaf of French bread to savor every last delicious bit! Enjoy.

Ingredients: REAL CHEESE (WHITE CHEDDAR, MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN: PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, SODIUM DIPOTASSIUM/TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, CAROB BEAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, SALT), VEGETABLE BASE (CANOLA OIL, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, ONION, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, WHEAT FLOUR, SPICES), CHAMPIGNON MUSHROOMS, POTATOES, CELERY, ONION, LEEKS, GARLIC, SOYBEANS, PARSLEY, CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM/POTASSIUM CASEINATE, MONO/DI-GLYCERIDES, DISODIUM INOSINATE/GUANYLATE, LECITHIN, SODIUM STEAROYL, LACTYLATE, CALCIUM ALGINATE, TURMERIC, ANNOTTO EXTRACTS, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS.