Spicy Cheesy Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Cheesy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup carrots, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons corn starch; 4 cups chicken broth; 4 cups milk (I used 1%); 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (you could also use ham or smoked sausage); 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch red pepper flake; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 3 cups shredded cheese - I used 1 cup habanero jack, 1 cup spicy gouda, and 1 cup classic sharp cheddar

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons corn starch
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups milk (I used 1%)
6-8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (you could also use ham or smoked sausage)
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch red pepper flake
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 cups shredded cheese - I used 1 cup habanero jack, 1 cup spicy gouda, and 1 cup classic sharp cheddar

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1.Melt 5 tablespoons of butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add in chopped carrots, celery and onion and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the veggies are fork tender.
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2.Sprinkle 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons corn starch over the veggies and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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3.Slowly add in 4 cups chicken broth and stir well. After a few minutes, this mixture will start to thicken. Slowly add in 4 cups of milk, crumbled bacon, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, red pepper flake, and hot sauce. Cook for several minutes.
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4.Add in the cheese, one cup at a time and stir well between each cup. When all of the cheese has been added, reduce the heat to low until the cheese has melted.
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5.Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately.

1934

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

161

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup carrots, chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Cheesy Soup

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