Cheddar Cheese And Bell Pepper Soup

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small red bell pepper (cut into matchsticks)
• 1 small yellow bell pepper (cut into small matchsticks)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup full-fat milk
• 1 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
• 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• cayenne pepper (or use black pepper)
• salt
• parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
• 2 add in bell peppers, onions and garlic; saute for about 5-6 minutes or until veggies are tender.
• 3 add in flour and stir for 2 minutes.
• 4 whisk in broth, milk and whipping cream; stir until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
• 5 gradually add in the cheddar cheese and stir until melted and heated through.
• 6 season with cayenne pepper or black pepper and salt to taste.
• 7 ladle into bowl and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.