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 So simple looking yet packed with an unreal amount of
flavor, not to mention its perfectly thick consistency. It's just the
way I like my soup, creamy, cheesy and yummy.
Cheddar cheese
soup has always been a favorite of mine but when made at home it can
often turn out lumpy. Cheddar has a tendency to clump together or get
grainy when added to a hot liquid.
One way to solve the clumping
issue is to grate the Cheddar finely and add it to the soup once it's
removed from the heat; do not boil the soup once the Cheddar has been
added The cheese will melt easily and you will end up with an amazing
meal.
Using a good quality sharp, white Cheddar will yield
the most flavor and you won't believe what an incredible taste this
soup has, it's definitely company worthy. Serve some fresh baked bread
on the side and you have the perfect meal.
Try it, I promise you will love it.
White Cheddar Cheese Soup
Adapted from Cuisine at Home
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, diced small
1/2 cup celery, diced small
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine (I used Chardonnay)
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
4 cups good quality sharp, white Cheddar cheese, grated (12 oz.)
Tomatoes and parsley for garnish
Sauté
onion and celery in butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Cook
for 10 minutes; add garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in flour to
coat the vegetables. Add dry mustard, salt and white pepper. Stir
constantly for 2 minutes to prevent scorching.
Whisk in wine,
the mixture will be clumpy, that's okay. Then whisk in broth, milk and
cream, scraping the bottom of the pot. Bring soup to a boil, reduce
heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is completely melted.
Transfer to individual serving bowls and garnish with tomatoes and parsley. Serve immediately.
Cathy is currently in the development stages of her vineyard and
winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. She is a food writer for
Davis Life Magazine and blogs daily about wine, food and everyday
living. She lives with her husband
and two sons. You can visit her at noblepig.com.
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