Garlicky Cheddar Cheese Bisque Recipe

Garlicky Cheddar Cheese Bisque Recipe
Garlicky Cheddar Cheese Bisque Recipe
I came up with a cheddar cheese soup a while ago and decided to give it a boost with a variety of root vegetables. Crushed pita chips and fresh parsley make fun garnishes. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
contains white meat tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium leek (white portion only) sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped peeled parsnip
  • crushed baked pita chips
  • Carbohydrate 3.88088417267462 g
  • Cholesterol 5.08385416884683 mg
  • Fat 4.32762855317319 g
  • Fiber 0.621606777406198 g
  • Protein 0.453998365398587 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.40086724197393 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (48g)
  • Sodium 31.4375747924932 mg
  • Sugar 3.25927739526843 g
  • Trans Fat 0.181242052408005 g
  • Calories 59 calories

Directions In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add vegetables, salt and pepper; cook and stir 7-8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth and wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Process soup in batches in a food processor until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in evaporated milk and cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and bubbly, stirring frequently. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is blended. Top servings with crushed pita chips and parsley. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Garlicky Cheddar Cheese Bisque in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2013, p59 Nutritional Facts 1 cup (calculated without toppings) equals 320 calories, 19 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 1,307 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend