CHEESY SOUP

Cheesy Soup image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium leek, green parts only, chopped
4 cups chicken stock, or canned low-sodium broth
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup freshly grated provolone
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3/4 cup freshly grated mozzarella
3/4 cup freshly grated Cheddar
Freshly chopped tarragon leaves, for garnish

Steps:

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add stock and potato and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Puree soup in batches in processor or blender. Return soup to the saucepan. Add half-and-half and bring to simmer. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Gradually add all cheeses to soup and whisk until melted. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with tarragon.