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Farmhouse Cheese Soup

Rich and creamy cheese soup with thyme and roasted red peppers.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • ⅓ C diced onion
  • 1//3 C diced carrots
  • ⅓ C diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 32 oz. Chicken Broth
  • ½ C diced roasted red peppers
  • 1 C Chardonnay
  • 6 C grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 C half and half
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon each salt white pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until veggies are translucent.
  • Add chicken broth and a generous ½ cup of diced roasted red peppers. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add white wine and let simmer for 10-15 min.
  • Add the cheese, one cup at time. Stirring and allowing it to completely melt before adding more.
  • After all the cheese has been added and is completely combined, add the cream a little at a time. Stir while adding to blend well.
  • Add your spices and herbs and continue to cook on the very lowest heat for another 5-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes.