Best 7 East Coast Cheese Soup Recipes

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East coast cheese soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This creamy soup is made with a base of cheddar cheese and milk, and it can be filled with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and spices. It has a rich, golden hue and cheesy flavor, and it typically includes ingredients like potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. You can also add other ingredients like bacon, sausage, or chicken for a more substantial meal. This soup is versatile and easy to make, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EAST COAST CHEESE SOUP



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This creative twist on a cheesy soup incorporates fresh vegetables for a unique combination of flavors. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 quarts 2% milk
1-1/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 783mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CHEESE SOUP



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h5m

Yield about 1 1/2 quarts (about 4 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 ounces small diced onion (approximately 1 cup)
5 ounces small diced carrot (approximately 1 cup)
5 ounces small diced celery (approximately 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt for sweating vegetables, plus more if needed at end of cooking
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken broth, heated to a simmer
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream
10 ounces Fontina, shredded
1 teaspoon Marsala wine
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, and salt. Sweat for 5 to 10 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Sift the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Gradually add the chicken stock and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and add the garlic and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Remove bay leaf. Turn off the heat, add the heavy cream, and then puree with an immersion blender or in a conventional blender*. Gradually add the cheese, 1 small handful at a time, and stir until melted before adding next handful. Stir in the Marsala, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and white pepper. Taste and add additional salt if desired. If soup is not hot enough, return to a low heat until warmed through.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

CHEESESTEAK SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 soft hoagie rolls, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
1 pound shaved beef steak or roast beef
1/4 cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery seeds and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup flour, the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes; set aside.
  • Puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Return to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 5 minutes. Toss the cheddar, provolone and the remaining 2 tablespoons flour in a bowl; slowly whisk the cheese mixture into the soup until melted. Return to the blender and puree until smooth. Pour back into the pot and bring to a low boil; remove from the heat.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the pepperoncini and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls; top with the beef, croutons and more parsley.

TOMATO SOUP WITH CHAVRIE



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This is great now that it's starting to get cold on the East coast! The goat cheese just adds that extra zing.... it's easy, quick and classic. I like it with the Chavrie herb flavored goat cheese!

Provided by Corrinne J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) can Campbell's condensed tomato soup
8 ounces vegetable stock or 8 ounces water
1 (4 ounce) package fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a sauce pot.
  • Bring to a boil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 230.4, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.5

CREAMY CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP



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This creamy cheese soup is delicious on a cold winter day!

Provided by Maureen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups milk
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter or margarine. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until flour has blended with onion mixture.
  • Add chicken broth and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened. Add milk and heat just to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • In covered blender at medium speed, blend about 1/4 of soup mixture at a time until smooth. Return to saucepan and, over medium heat, heat just to boiling. Remove from heat.
  • With wire whisk or slotted spoon, stir in cheese until melted. If cheese does not melt completely, cook over very low heat about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 956.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CHEESE SOUP I



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I cannot make this delicious soup often enough for my daughter! It's creamy smooth with chunks of veggies.

Provided by Jessica M.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
4 cubes chicken bouillon
2 ½ cups water
1 pound processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
2 ½ cups milk
2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • In a large pot boil the chopped celery, chopped onion, potatoes, mixed vegetables, bouillon cubes and water until all the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the Velveeta® milk and butter or margarine. Heat until hot and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 2527.6 mg, Sugar 15 g

EAST COAST TOMATO SOUP



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I put the elements of two recipes together to come up with this tasty seafood soup. I'm not always able to get fresh shellfish on short notice, so I keep a supply of canned fish and shellfish on hand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 servings (about 1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups tomato juice
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground savory
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, rinsed and drained
Sour cream and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt. saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until bubbly. Gradually add the cream, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, savory and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add crab; heat through. Garnish servings with sour cream and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of your soup. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Gouda.
  • Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly. Shredding your own cheese will ensure that it melts evenly and creates a creamy soup.
  • Use a combination of cheeses. Using a combination of cheeses will give your soup a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the soup. Overcooking the soup will cause the cheese to become tough and rubbery. Cook the soup just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the soup immediately. Cheese soup is best served immediately after it is made. The soup will thicken as it cools, so if you need to make it ahead of time, reheat it gently over low heat.

Conclusion:

East Coast cheese soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a cheese soup that will be the star of your next meal.

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