Canadian Cheddar Soup
Created by MimiMaine on February 12, 2012
- Servings: 6-7
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 35m
- Recipe #4576
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 cup minced onions
- 1/2 cup shredded parsnips
- 2 tablespoons soft butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef broth
- 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups half and half
How to Make
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Step 1: Place the 3 tablespoons butter in a large pot on the stove; add the carrots, celery, onion, and parsnips.
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Step 2: Simmer, covered, for about 10-12 minutes (you want to make sure they are steamed till quite done, adding a few drops water if necessary).
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Step 3: Mix the next 2 tablespoons butter into pot and when melted add the flour to make a rue; gradually stir in the beef broth, stirring till smooth--6-8 minutes.
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Step 4: Add the cheddar cheese and stir till melted; slowly add the half and half.
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Step 5: Heat but DO NOT boil, stirring constantly about 3 minutes; ladle into bowls and enjoy.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (275.7 g)
- Calories 696.3
- Total Fat - 56.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 27.1 g
- Cholesterol - 139.9 mg
- Sodium - 624 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 17 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.6 g
- Sugars - 4.1 g
- Protein - 31.5 g
- Calcium - 607.2 mg
- Iron - 4.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 4.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg