NEW ENGLAND CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

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Another classic from Larry Forgione. Have been asked for this recipe so many times that I finally decided to post it. Its a wonderful Autumn soup and smoked cheddar makes it really good. I use English mustard and have'nt actually done it with the chives, although I often fry/ grill some rashers of bacon until crisp then chop them and add them when serving the soup.

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 onions, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups double cream
1/4 teaspoon dry English-style mustard
1 1/2 cups grated mature cheddar cheese
1 dash Tabasco sauce (to taste)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or 1/4 cup oooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over a low heat.
  • Add onions, potatoesand garlic, cook, stirring until onions are translucent (make sure they don't brown).
  • Add stock and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Transfer soup to a food processor or blender and process until smooth (in batches if necessary).
  • Pour cream into a saucepan, stir in the mustard (mix well) and bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes.
  • Slowly add the grated cheese, stirring to melt.
  • Season to taste with the tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with chives or bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.9, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 148.1, Sodium 555.4, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 16.7

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