Just Cheese Soup

Name: Just Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 (1 cup) servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; ¾ cup finely chopped onion; ½ cup chopped carrot; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 quart chicken stock; 1 quart milk; ⅛ teaspoon baking powder; 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; salt and pepper to taste; chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Rating: 4.25 stars

20 Ratings
21 Reviews
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This is a cheese soup recipe that is just cheese, no potatoes or broccoli, lightly flavored with carrots and onions. It's appealing to kids as it is, or, as my dad sometimes did, you can just leave all the vegetables out to make kids happy.

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prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 (1 cup) servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot, and cook, stirring frequently until tender. Whisk in the flour and cornstarch, and cook for about a minute stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and milk so that no lumps form.

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Step 2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is starting to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the baking powder, and shredded cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

333 calories; protein 14.5g; carbohydrates 13g; fat 25g; cholesterol 75.7mg; sodium 373.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (21)

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ANASTASIAJANE

11/21/2006

This soup is delicious. I followed the recipe exactly except I pureed the carrots and onions in the blender with some of the broth mixture after they were cooked to make the soup perfectly smooth. The only thing I would change next time is to use sharp cheddar. Read More

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Chris

12/10/2009

I followed the recipe to a T and I just wasn't that impressed. It was edible but way too many onions - I would call this recipe cheese and onion soup. Read More

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20 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

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ANASTASIAJANE

11/20/2006

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ruthey

10/23/2006

This soup is simple to make and kids love the simple taste of just good cheese. Read More

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Nikki Sell

05/19/2006

Yummy tasted just like the cheese soup that was served at a restaurant I worked at years ago. I used a more expensive yellow sharp cheddar. Thank you for this recipe! Read More

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(5)

Ambrosia

12/16/2008

If You Dont Like Processed Cheese 'Food' Try This!! I made it last night and it was really good and filling. Perfect base to add you favorite ingredients to. This is the only way I have ever been able to pull off Cheese soup. Considering the bizzare changes I made to accomidate what I had availible (broth and veggies) I was surprized that it came out perfect without any clumps or weird consistency. I started out with precooked veggies so I just added them to the roux and it was fine! This is easy and friendly as well. Read More

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CheezWhiz

08/11/2008

I LOVE cheese. This soup is so perfect I could cry. I have been looking for a recipe that uses cheddar forever! This is a keeper. Great with bread. Read More

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Jiggidy Jen

02/02/2009

It tasted like onions and flour. Read More

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Chris

12/10/2009

I followed the recipe to a T and I just wasn't that impressed. It was edible but way too many onions - I would call this recipe cheese and onion soup. Read More

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(1)

Nicole Julian Twisk

01/14/2012

I halfed the recipe and also pureed the soup before adding the cheese. It was good. I used it to mix half and half with tomato soup in a bowl for a recipe/idea I saw in Rachael Ray's magazine. It was very good with the tomato soup and some homemade coutons (cubes of bread fried in butter). I chose this recipe because it didn't call for a Velveeta-type cheese. I don't keep that on hand! Read More

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Beth Willis

04/15/2009

I would give this 6 stars if I could. Don't pay any attention to Jiggy's review. This is by far the BEST cheese soup I have ever had. Thank you for sharing.. Read More

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Just Cheese Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 333

% Daily Value *

protein: 29 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 38 %

saturated fat: 79 %

cholesterol: 25 %

vitamin a iu: 45 %

niacin equivalents: 27 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 8 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 43 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 10 %

potassium: 7 %

sodium: 15 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ANASTASIAJANE

11/20/2006

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ruthey

10/23/2006

This soup is simple to make and kids love the simple taste of just good cheese.

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(5)

Nikki Sell

05/19/2006

Yummy tasted just like the cheese soup that was served at a restaurant I worked at years ago. I used a more expensive yellow sharp cheddar. Thank you for this recipe!

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(5)

Ambrosia

12/16/2008

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(3)

CheezWhiz

08/11/2008

I LOVE cheese. This soup is so perfect I could cry. I have been looking for a recipe that uses cheddar forever! This is a keeper. Great with bread.

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(1)

Jiggidy Jen

02/02/2009

It tasted like onions and flour.

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(1)

Chris

12/10/2009

I followed the recipe to a T and I just wasn't that impressed. It was edible but way too many onions - I would call this recipe cheese and onion soup.

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(1)

Nicole Julian Twisk

01/14/2012

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(1)

Beth Willis

04/15/2009

I would give this 6 stars if I could. Don't pay any attention to Jiggy's review. This is by far the BEST cheese soup I have ever had. Thank you for sharing..

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(1)

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