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Cheddar Cheese Soup

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Soup is a delicious and comforting meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces cheddar pasteurized processed cheese spread
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Instructions

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  1. Place the water, carrots, celery, and green onions in a medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes over high heat. Set aside, but do not drain.
  2. Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 1 minute. Then add the flour and stir.
  3. In a large saucepan, bring the milk and broth to boil.
  4. Whisk the broth mixture into the flour mixture. Then add the rest of the ingredients, as well as the boiled vegetables and the water in which they were cooked. Bring to a boil and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Kraft Old English Cheddar Cheese Spread is the best cheese spread for this soup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1488mg (62%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1960IU (39%) Vitamin C 12.7mg (14%) Calcium 358mg (36%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1488mg 62%
Potassium 474mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1960IU 39%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14%
Calcium 358mg 36%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.