Description
Creamy cheesy vegetable delight soup combines comfort and nutrition in one heartwarming bowl. Garden-fresh vegetables and rich cheese create a delightful blend that satisfies hunger and warms souls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams/6 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 large potato, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) water
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) half-and-half
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Combine shredded potato, chopped onion, grated carrot, and chopped celery in a medium cooking vessel.
- Initial Liquid Integration: Add water to fully submerge the vegetable mixture, creating a foundational cooking environment.
- Simmering Process: Cover the pan with a lid, place on medium heat, and allow vegetables to gently soften for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure uniform cooking.
- Broth Enhancement: Pour chicken broth into the tender vegetable mixture, stirring to create a rich, flavorful liquid base.
- Creamy Transformation: Introduce half-and-half, then gradually sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese, continuously stirring to melt the cheese and create a smooth, velvety texture.
- Final Refinement: Maintain low heat, stirring consistently until the cheese fully dissolves and integrates with the vegetable broth, ensuring a perfectly heated, creamy soup ready for serving.
Notes
- Veggie Prep Tip: Uniformly chop vegetables to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Stirring Strategy: Gentle, frequent stirring prevents vegetable sticking and promotes even heat distribution.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese gradually and stir continuously to create a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat to prevent scorching and preserve the delicate flavors of vegetables and dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg