Cheesy Soup Recipe

Name: Cheesy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium leek, green parts only, chopped; 4 cups chicken stock, or canned low-sodium broth; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 2 cups half-and-half; 3/4 cup freshly grated provolone; 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 3/4 cup freshly grated mozzarella; 3/4 cup freshly grated Cheddar; Freshly chopped tarragon leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium leek, green parts only, chopped
4 cups chicken stock, or canned low-sodium broth
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup freshly grated provolone
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup freshly grated mozzarella
3/4 cup freshly grated Cheddar
Freshly chopped tarragon leaves, for garnish

1
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add leek and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add stock and potato and bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Puree soup in batches in processor or blender.
6
Return soup to the saucepan.
7
Add half-and-half and bring to simmer.
8
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.
9
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
10
Gradually add all cheeses to soup and whisk until melted.
11
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with tarragon.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium leek, green parts only, chopped, 4 cups chicken stock, or canned low-sodium broth, 1 medium potato, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy 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.

Cheesy Soup

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