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Cheddar Cheese Soup
Eat like those on Downton Abbey with this silky smooth Cheddar Cheese Soup. During the Edwardian era, this soup would be served whenever there were special guests present. It’s rich and cheesy and perfect for a soup course.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
434 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 russet potato peeled and cubed (about 20 oz, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- chives for serving, minced or sliced green onions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, potatoes, and garlic, and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the soup pan.
- Whisk the cream and the dry mustard together. Pour the cream mixture into the soup pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cheese in batches, stirring until the cheese is melted between each addition.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with chopped chives or sliced green onions before serving.
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Notes
- slightly adapted from: Edwardian Cooking
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
303mg
(13%)
Potassium
471mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.