Cheddar Cheese Soup
Let a bowl of this creamy cheese soup, flavored with a bit of onion, nutmeg and Dijon mustard, warm you up on a brisk day.
Prep time10 min
Total time25min
ServingsMakes 8 servings, about 1 cup soup and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- ¼ cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. ground white pepper
- dash ground nutmeg
- 2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 40 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers
Preparation
- Cook and stir onion in margarine in large saucepan on medium-high heat until tender.
- Add flour, mustard, pepper and nutmeg; stir until well blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add milk; mix well. Bring to boil; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheese until completely melted. Serve hot with crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Size-Wise
Savor every spoonful of this indulgent soup. One serving goes a long way on flavor. - Creative Leftovers
Reheat leftover soup and pour over cooked broccoli, cauliflower or baked potatoes for a delicious topping. - Special Extra
Reserve 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and use as a garnish for the soup.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 28g | |
| Saturated fat 14g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | |
| Sodium 1120mg | |
| Carbohydrate 21g | |
| Dietary fiber 1g | |
| Total sugars 4g | |
| Protein 18g | |
| Vitamin A | 20 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 45 %DV |
| Iron | 8 %DV |