Creamy Cheese Soup à la Chef

Name: Creamy Cheese Soup à la Chef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Portionen
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended); 0.5 cup heavy cream; 250 g cheddar cheese (shredded); 125 g cream cheese (softened); 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 pinch salt (to taste); 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground, to taste); 1 pinch nutmeg (freshly grated, optional); 2 tbsp fresh chives (chopped, for garnish)

This hearty cheese soup is a true comfort food and, with its creamy texture, a delight for both young and old. You can prepare it with just a few ingredients and have a delicious meal on the table in no time.

40 min.

4 servings

Easy

Preparation

15 min.

Cook / Bake

25 min.

Servings

Calories

580 kcal

Ingredients

for 4 servings

For

servings

Amounts are automatically adjusted.

2 tbspbutterMilch
1 mediumonion(finely chopped)
2 clovesgarlic(minced)
4 cupschicken broth
1 cupmilk(whole milk recommended)
0.5 cupheavy cream
250 gcheddar cheese(shredded)
125 gcream cheese(softened)
2 tbspall-purpose flour
1 tspDijon mustard
1 pinchsalt(to taste)
1 pinchblack pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
pinchnutmeg(freshly grated, optional)
2 tbspfresh chives(chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux. This will help thicken the soup.
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Add the milk, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard to the pot. Stir well to combine. Let it heat through for a few minutes, but do not bring to a boil.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese to the pot. Stir continuously until both cheeses are completely melted and the soup is smooth and creamy. This may take about 5-10 minutes.
Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, if desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the soup is too thick, you can add a little more broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
Ladle the creamy cheese soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped chives before serving. Enjoy this comforting and delicious soup!

💡 Tipp

For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of different cheeses like Gruyère or Monterey Jack. To make it a heartier meal, consider adding cooked pasta, diced ham, or steamed broccoli florets. Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

580 kcal

Protein

28 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fat

45 g

Fiber

1 g

Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/creamy-cheese-soup-la-chef

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