Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 or more slices of bacon; 1/2 cup (125 ml) carrots, grated; 1/2 cup (125 ml) celery, finely chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) green peppers, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (60 ml) of flour; 4 cups (950 ml) of chicken stock; 3 cups (700 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cups (475 ml) milk; 2 tbsp (30 ml) dry sherry; 5 oz (140 grm). pimento-stuffed olives, chopped; salt and fresh ground pepper to taste; parsley, chopped; sour cream, garnish

Servings: persons

5 or more slices of bacon
1/2 cup (125 ml) carrots, grated
1/2 cup (125 ml) celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) green peppers, finely chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) of flour
4 cups (950 ml) of chicken stock
3 cups (700 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups (475 ml) milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) dry sherry
5 oz (140 grm). pimento-stuffed olives, chopped
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
parsley, chopped
sour cream, garnish

1
In a dutch oven kind of pan, cook the bacon until crisp.
2
Drain the bacon and reserve.
3
Saute the carrots, celery, onion and green pepper in bacon drippings until tender (Do not brown them).
4
Blend in the flour and slowly add the stock.
5
Cook over low heat until mixture thickens and starts to simmery boil; cook about five minutes.
6
Add cheese and stir until melted.
7
Stir in warm milk, sherry and olives.
8
Simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Season as you want with salt and pepper.
10
Crumble bacon on top of each serving.

1553

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 or more slices of bacon, 1/2 cup (125 ml) carrots, grated, 1/2 cup (125 ml) celery, finely chopped, 1/2 cup (125 ml) onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar Cheese Soup

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