Creamy Cheddar Soup

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Four servings? Ok, maybe. You’ll think that before you taste this creamy cheddar soup. After that first taste you’ll be thinking… only one serving! And all mine! So creamy. So rich. And just the right amount of cheesiness! Not so thick that it’s a dip, not so thin that it’s a… uh.. er.. something thin! It’s the perfect lunchtime soup too since it takes nearly no time at all to make!

Creamy Cheddar Soup

Now, this soup is perfect as it is. But I really like the little sprinkle of cayenne at the end. That little heat offsets the sweetness and creaminess of the soup just perfectly. You can leave it off. Or you can use paprika instead, adding a bit of color.

For the best results, use quality or even homemade chicken stock. I save my chicken trimmings in the freezer and make big batches of stock every few months. It’s worth the extra effort and time and it shows in the final result, like this soup.

I highly recommend that you hand-shred your cheese for this or any other dish. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Get the real stuff.

Also try my celery and cheddar, creamy pimento cheese and my to-die-for creamy cheese and tomato soups.

Creamy Cheddar Soup
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Creamy Cheddar Soup

Four servings? Ok, maybe. You’ll think that before you taste this creamy cheddar soup. After that first taste you’ll be thinking… only one serving! And all mine! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar, creamy, soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 484kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and saute for 5-7 minutes or until just starting to soften.
  • Add the chicken stock and cream. Stir and cook until thickened.
  • Add the cheese and stir.
  • Add 1/4 cup of the green onions, salt and pepper to taste, and the cayenne if using. Stir.
  • Serve garnished with remaining green onions and a dash of cayenne if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2613IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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