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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
15 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 medium russet potatoes peeled and cubed (about 20 oz)
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • minced chives or sliced green onions for serving

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, potatoes, and garlic, and cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return the pureed mixture to the soup pan.
  4. Whisk the cream and the dry mustard together. Pour the cream mixture into the soup pot. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cheese in batches, stirring until the cheese is melted between each addition.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with chopped chives or sliced green onions before serving.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 471mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

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.