Saco Cheddar and Pepper Jack Cheese Soup
Warm up your taste buds with what is soon to be your new favorite soup! This Cheddar and Pepper Jack Soup is the creamy, cheesy, comforting soup you have been looking for. The smooth cheddar and subtle kick of the pepper jack will have you savoring every spoonful.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup carrot chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- â…” cup onion chopped
- ½ cup turnip chopped
- 1 cup flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half and half cream
- ½ cup SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 2 cups water
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in 4 quart soup pan and add carrot, celery, onion, and turnip.
- Sauté 5 minutes.
- Add flour and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add 5 cups of chicken broth and stir.
- Add half and half.
- Put Buttermilk Blend in a bowl and slowly whisk in last cup of broth until no lumps remain and add to pot.
- Heat about 10 minutes and add cheeses.
- Add water, cook on med. heat about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 986mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g