One of my favorite childhood memories is of my Aunt Claire serving up hearty bowlfuls of her famous cheesy soup. She would pair this cheese soup with a slice of warm buttered bread for a downhome lunch. -Rob Feezor, Alexandria, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and green pepper until tender., Stir in flour and pepper until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Add the cheese, olives, carrots and, if desired, sherry; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle servings with parsley and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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Ayomide Odekunle
ayomideodekunle33@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Isaiah E
eisaiah@hotmail.comI made this soup for my kids and they loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
mini angel half devil crewmate
m-c@gmail.comThis soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.
Johnny Cool Dowabobo
c-johnny@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so creamy and cheesy. I always add some extra sharp cheddar cheese to make it even more flavorful.
Sima Ketema
simak84@hotmail.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Lalchand Lalchand
lalchand.l79@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of cheese soup, but this recipe was actually really good. I would definitely make it again.
Eucharia Martin
m_eucharia61@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's a one-pot meal.
Jm Joy
j_jm63@gmail.comI made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
ARNIS
arnis41@gmail.comThis soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I think I would add more milk next time.
Kimera Muhammad
k.m@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.
Omran Brkawi
brkawiomran@gmail.comThis soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Juanita
juanita22@gmail.comI made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kay Joel
kay@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy. I love that it has a bit of a kick to it too.
Samo Baloch
s-baloch@gmail.comI love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add some cooked chicken or sausage to make it a heartier meal.
Jam Loog
jam_loog@gmail.comThis soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
bhagwan bhandari
bhandari_b68@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lufuno Mafilika
mafilika_lufuno@yahoo.comEasy and delicious! I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Sjjej Jsjjs
j@gmail.comThe soup was good, but not great. It was a bit too salty for my taste and the texture was a little grainy. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Omar Salmin
s74@aol.comThis cheese soup was a hit! It had a creamy, cheesy flavor and was so easy to make. I added some extra vegetables to make it even healthier and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.