Homemade 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!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 484kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper seeded, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup green onions sliced, divided
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 dash cayenne pepper optional
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.
Notes
Try a mix of cheeses, such as Monterey jack or pepper jack.
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