Colby-Swiss Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Colby-Swiss Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh broccoli or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; ½ cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules; 2 medium carrots, thinly bias sliced; 3 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup sliced green onion; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 3 cups milk; 2 cups shredded swiss cheese (8 ounces); 1 cup shredded swiss cheese (4 ounces); ¼ cup dry sherry

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh broccoli or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
½ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
2 medium carrots, thinly bias sliced
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup sliced green onion
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon white pepper
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded swiss cheese (8 ounces)
1 cup shredded swiss cheese (4 ounces)
¼ cup dry sherry

1
If using fresh broccoli remove outer leaves and tough parts of stalks.
2
Cut stalks into small bite-size pieces (about 4 cups).
3
In a large saucepan combine the water and chicken bouillon granules; heat to boiling.
4
Add the carrots and fresh or thawed broccoli.
5
Cover and cook about 10 minutes or till vegetables are crisp-tender.
6
Drain, reserving the liquid.
7
If necessary, add enough water to the liquid to equal half cup.
8
In the same saucepan melt the butter.
9
Add green onion; cook till tender but not brown.
10
Stir in flour, nutmeg, and white pepper.
11
Add the milk and the reserved liquid all at once.
12
Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
13
Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more.
14
Add the colby cheese and swiss cheese; cook and stir till cheeses are melted.
15
Stir in the cooked vegetables and sherry; heat through.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh broccoli or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, ½ cup water, 1 ½ teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules, 2 medium carrots, thinly bias sliced, and more.

Yes, Colby-Swiss 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.

Colby-Swiss Cheese Soup

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