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How to Make Creamy Cheddar Cheese Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of homemade soup to lift your spirits on a cold, dreary day. And when it comes to creamy and satisfying soups, it's hard to beat the rich and indulgent taste of cheddar cheese. If you're a fan of this beloved cheese, then you're in for a treat with this recipe for Creamy Cheddar Cheese Soup.

This soup is a true delight for cheese lovers, as it combines the creamy goodness of cheddar cheese with the comforting flavors of onions, gar...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour to make a roux. Add broth and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is slightly thickened. Add milk and cook until just boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Working in batches, blend the soup in a blender until smooth.
  • Return the soup to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until just boiling. Remove from the heat and whisk in cheese until melted.

    • Nutrition

    479 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 957mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 700mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 395mg

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