Description
A comforting and creamy cheddar cheese soup perfect for chilly days, featuring rich flavors of sharp cheddar and sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Chopped chives (for garnish)
- Croutons
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Create the roux by stirring in the flour for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the broth gradually, ensuring a smooth mixture.
- Add the milk and bring the soup to a gentle simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Incorporate the heavy cream, stirring thoroughly.
- Melt the cheddar cheese, adding one handful at a time.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives or croutons.
Notes
For a lighter soup, substitute half of the heavy cream with yogurt or broth. Customize with different cheeses for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg