Crocked Cheese Soup Recipes

CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, mix soup and water. Heat over high heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and smooth.
• Add broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender.
• Stir in milk, mustard, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese until melted.

SLOW-COOKER THREE CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, pepper and salt; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in evaporated milk until smooth. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Stir in broth and thawed broccoli.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until hot but not simmering.
• Add cheese cubes to slow cooker; stir until melted. Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese; stir until melted. Sprinkle individual servings with additional cheddar cheese.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, mix broccoli and cheese sauce chips, broth, pepper and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and cheese is melted. Cool slightly.
• In blender, place half of broccoli mixture. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour mixture into bowl. Repeat with remaining broccoli mixture. Return pureed broccoli mixture to saucepan; heat until hot. Top individual servings with cheese.

SOUTHWEST CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, mix all ingredients except cilantro.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and soup is hot. Garnish each serving with cilantro.