This wonderful creamy soup is so satisfying and delicious. You're sure to make it over and over.
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Pureed Potato and Cheddar Cheese Soup
Recipe Type:
Soup,
Potatoes,
Cheese
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
4 medium
potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
1 medium
onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves
garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper or 1 small dried chile pepper
1 teaspoon dried
dill weed, crushed
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, bring vegetable or chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper or chile pepper, and dill weed to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer approximately 20 to 30 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced. Remove from heat and let cool 10 to 15 minutes.
In a food processor or a blender, add potato mixture (do this in two to three batches); whirl until smooth. In final batch, add cottage cheese.
Return to soup pot; add milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until heated. Remove from heat. Serve in soup bowls.
Makes 4 servings.
