Danish Cheese Soup

Submitted by jessi_mcg

"This is from the cookbook _Best of Scandinavian Cooking_ by Shirley Sarvis and Barbara Scott O'Neill. The original recipe calls for Danish Danbo cheese, but if you can't find that the authors recommend cheddar, jack, or gouda. I will probably lighten this up some when I make it, but I for now I will post as written. Of course one could easily make this vegetarian by using veg stock instead of chicken broth! Posted for ZWT 6--Scandinavia."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, green and white parts
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable!)
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut
• 1⁄3 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cups danbo cheese (or cheddar, jack, or gouda)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh
• paprika (to garnish)

directions

1. In a large pan, melt butter. Add onions and saute until limp.
2. Stir in flour, blending to make a smooth paste. Gradually add milk and stock, stirring to make a smooth sauce.
3. Add carrots, celery, cheese, salt, 1/4 t paprika, and pepper.
4. Cover and simmer until the cheese is melted and the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Just before serving, add parsley.
6. Sprinkle paprika on individual servings.

Reviews

[Elmotoo]

*I* loved the flavor. The Picky One didn't like it at all. Everyone else liked it. I was very sad my gouda didn't melt - it kinda glopped up. :( I figured it would melt all creamy the best. Maybe it had stabilizers in it? It's a beautiful soup, too, with the carrots & paprika. I did sub shallots for scallions. Made for Veggie Swap 1/12. Thank you!