Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup diced onions; 1 cup diced celery; 3/4 cup diced carrots; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; Hot red pepper sauce (optional); Worcestershire sauce (optional); Salt and ground black pepper to taste; Croutons; Finely chopped smoked ham; Chopped cooked broccoli

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced celery
3/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Hot red pepper sauce (optional)
Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Croutons
Finely chopped smoked ham
Chopped cooked broccoli

1
Melt butter in pot over medium heat, and saute onions, celery and carrots until they are tender but not browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Sprinkle mixture with flour, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes more.
3
Slowly whisk in chicken stock, and bring it to a boil, whisking almost constantly.
4
Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes, or until thickened.
5
Puree until smooth.
6
Return to pot, bring to a simmer, and stir in cream, cheese and mustard.
7
Avoid boiling the soup, which will break down the cheese: reduce heat to low, and stir until cheese is melted.
8
Season with Worcestershire sauce or hot red pepper sauce, if desired, and salt and pepper.
9
Thin with more stock or cream, if preferred.
10
Serve in bowls garnished with croutons, finely chopped smoked ham or chopped cooked broccoli.

1060

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup diced onions, 1 cup diced celery, 3/4 cup diced carrots, 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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