Garden Cheddar Soup
Comforts the soul and warms the heart!
Prep Time: 0:05
Total Time: 0:35
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons Organic Valley Unsalted Cultured Butter
1 large onion (chopped fine)
3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
3 celery ribs (chopped fine)
4 carrots (chopped)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus 2 Tablespoons)
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 1/2 cups Organic Valley Half & Half
2 cups broccoli florets (lightly steamed)
4 cups Organic Valley Raw Sharp Cheddar Cheese (grated)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground peppercorns (to taste)
Instructions:
In a large heavy pot, melt butter over moderately high heat and saute the onions, celery, and carrots for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Add the flour and stir to coat, cooking for another minute or so. Add the white wine and chicken broth, stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the diced potato and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are just tender. Stir in 1 cup of Half & Half. Stir in the broccoli and reduce heat to moderately low.
Add the grated Raw Sharp Cheddar a handful at a time, stirring after each handful until melted. Please do not allow soup to boil or scorch. If soup is too thick, stir in additional Half & Half to achieve desired consistency. Season soup with nutmeg, paprika, salt, pepper, Honey Dijon mustard and a few shakes of Tabasco if desired!
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with Cracked Pepper Biscuits.
Note:
Harvest Cheddar Soup may be made a few days prior to service. Keep covered and chilled for up to 4 days. On the day of service, allow soup to warm slowly over low heat and stir regularly to avoid scorching.
Nutrition Info:
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 553 Calories; 39g Fat (67.0% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 129mg Cholesterol; 1080mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
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Awesome!!! I can feel this soup neroushing my body as I eat it! I also have found it easy to make a vegan version with this recipe! YUMMY!!