Oregon Cheese Soup
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces half-and-half
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (the sharper, the better)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
directions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add onion, potatoes and garlic.
- Cover tightly and cook 15 minutes, stirring often or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add nutmeg and thyme, cook 2-3 minutes more.
- Add broth, bring to a simmer, cover and let simmer 30 minutes.
- Add half and half slowly, heat stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cheese and stir over very low heat until cheese is melted.
- Taste and season with salt if desired.
- NOTE: Do not allow the mixture to boil or it may curdle.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Karen R.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa