English Cheddar Chowder (Cheese Soup) Recipe

Name: English Cheddar Chowder (Cheese Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons carrots; 3 tablespoons celery; 3 tablespoons scallions (I substitute onion on occasion); 2 cups milk; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion; 6 tablespoons flour; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup water
3 tablespoons carrots
3 tablespoons celery
3 tablespoons scallions (I substitute onion on occasion)
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion
6 tablespoons flour
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Finely chop carrots, celery and scallions. Put them in the cup of water and simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve the vegetable and liquid for later.
2
Finely chop the small onion.
3
In a large pan, melt the butter and saute the onion until wilted.
4
Blend in flour, cook for a few minutes, then slowly add the chicken broth, whisking mixture constantly. Stir until thickened slightly.
5
Add the milk and vegetable mixture and bring to a boil.
6
Add the salt and pepper, dry mustard and cayenne pepper.
7
Grate the cheddar cheese and add the cheese to the mixture.
8
Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is well blended.
9
Do not boil the soup after the cheese is added. You risk having the cheese separate.

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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 cup water, 3 tablespoons carrots, 3 tablespoons celery, 3 tablespoons scallions (I substitute onion on occasion), and more.

Yes, English Cheddar Chowder (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.

English Cheddar Chowder (Cheese Soup)

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