CHEESE SOUP WITH A TWIST
One of my favorite childhood memories is of my Aunt Claire serving up hearty bowlfuls of her famous cheesy soup. She would pair this cheese soup with a slice of warm buttered bread for a downhome lunch. -Rob Feezor, Alexandria, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and green pepper until tender., Stir in flour and pepper until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Add the cheese, olives, carrots and, if desired, sherry; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle servings with parsley and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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Thabo Zwane
thabo.zwane@aol.comI love the addition of the blue cheese. It gives the soup a really unique flavor.
Sylvia Chris Sylvia Chris
csylvia65@aol.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd pleaser.
Zai Zai
z_zai26@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cheese soup, but this recipe is an exception. It's creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of cheese.
sajjad vahedian
vahedian_s62@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses a variety of cheeses. It gives the soup a really complex flavor profile.
Babyboy Briest
briest@hotmail.frThis soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
TUFIQU Ali
t@hotmail.frI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was!
Irfan Muhammad
muhammad_irfan68@gmail.comI was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a fan of blue cheese. But I'm so glad I did! The blue cheese added a subtle tanginess that really made the soup special.
Damulira Simon
damulira@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!
Biplop Khan
khan.b@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
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c_k49@hotmail.comMy family loved this soup! It was easy to make and the results were delicious.
David Jambrovic
dj22@yahoo.comI've never been a fan of cheese soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of spice.
shawn lowery
l-shawn86@hotmail.comThis cheese soup was a hit at my dinner party! The unique blend of cheeses gave it a rich and flavorful taste that everyone loved.