Description
A rich and creamy cheese soup that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced jalapeños, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Include the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer. Experiment with different cheeses for varying flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg