Cream of Gruyere and Chardonnay Soup

Submitted by MARIA MAC

"I haven't tried this yet but it sounds so good."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup diced celery
• 1⁄4 cup onion
• 1⁄4 cup carrot
• 1 cup Chardonnay wine
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups shredded gruyere
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika, plus
• 1 pinch paprika, for garnish

directions

1. Melt butter in skillet and saute carrots, onions and celery for several minutes until onions and celery are opaque.
2. Add 1/2 of chicken broth to pan then transfer contents of pan to blender; puree until smooth. Return mixture to deeper soup pot.
3. Add remaining ingredients and heat on medium, stirring constantly, for 12-15 minutes.
4. Serve hot with cold sweet grapes on the side and garnish the surface of the soup with a little paprika.