This sounds a little like the CHEESE jackpot and not just for kids!

Kids Macaroni and Cheese Soup

5 Points Plus

16 Servings

Ingredients

1/4 C all-purpose flour  

1 lb Smoked turkey sausage ring rope, cut into 1/4" pieces  

3 T Dijon mustard  

6 C fat-free chicken broth  

3/4 C heavy whipping cream  

1/4 t ground nutmeg  

1/8 t black pepper, to taste  

1/8 t table salt, to taste  

14 slices American Cheese 2% Milk Singles

1 lb cooked macaroni   

Instructions

DIRECTIONS brown diced smoked sausage in large soup pot.

Add flour and Dijon mustard, cook for 3-5 minutes on low.

Add chicken broth and simmer until mixture starts to thicken (think of the consistency of a gravy).

Slowly add each slice of cheese one or two at a time waiting until each is incorporated into mixture over medium/low heat, stirring constantly.

(Note: you may want to add 12 slices of cheese and then do a taste test before adding the rest. This will allow you to adjust the amounts according to taste).

Once all of the cheese has been added, pour in the heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper to taste and add nutmeg if desired.

Simmer on low for 5 to 7 minutes allowing the flavors to mingle, stirring occasionally.

Just before serving add the cooked elbow noodles.

If you would like more broth add less noodles, less broth more noodles.

NOTES: There are many ways to lighten this up. Use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream; Be sure to use low fat American cheese; Stick to 12 slices of cheese; Use fortified, high fiber, enhanced or whole wheat pasta; Eliminate the meat; Include some leftover or cooked veggies like broccoli or cauliflower when you add the pasta! 

Serving size is 1 cup for calculation purposes! 

From www.thesavoryspoonful.com - modified slightly by me!