Savory Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Savory Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 large sweet onion; 3 large carrots (peeled and chopped); 3 large celery ribs (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1
Melt 4 tablespoons of Butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add Garlic power, onions, celery and carrots.
3
Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes, or until vegetables are semi-soft.
4
Add Red Pepper and cook another 2-3 minutes.
5
Add chicken broth, stir, place lid on pot and lower heat to low.
6
Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
7
Add flour and stir constantly.
8
Once it is a pasty substance, add milk SLOWLY!
9
Once the milk is incorporated and it looks like a thick gravy, add cream cheese; remove from heat.
10
Remove the lid from the broth and veggie mixture and remove a ladle at a time of the soup and add to the cream cheese mixture, (totaling about 4 ladles).
11
Once the cream cheese mixture has been tempered, add it back into the soup and combine.
12
Add the cheddar and stir until all cheese is melted.

1010

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 large sweet onion, 3 large carrots (peeled and chopped), and more.

Yes, Savory 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.

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Savory Cheese Soup

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