Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Cheddar Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 12 medium white onion, minced (about 1 cup); 1 carrot, minced; 1 stalk celery, minced; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; 2 ½ cups half-and-half; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced; 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (to taste); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 (12 ounce) box croutons (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
12 medium white onion, minced (about 1 cup)
1 carrot, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 ½ cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons dry sherry
1 bay leaf
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (to taste)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 (12 ounce) box croutons (optional)

1
In a large soup pot over medium high heat, melt the butter until it foams.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring until soft about 5 minutes.
3
Add the carrot, celery, and garlic and stir to combine.
4
Cook until fragrant, 2 minutes.
5
Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir for 2 minutes.
6
Carefully whisk in the chicken broth and half and half.
7
Add the bay leaf and salt and pepper.
8
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Remove the soup from the heat and add the sherry, thyme, cayenne or chili powder.
10
Working in batches, quickly whisk in the cheese, stirring until melted and than adding another handful.
11
Season with salt and pepper and serve with croutons, if desired.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 12 medium white onion, minced (about 1 cup), 1 carrot, minced, 1 stalk celery, minced, 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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