Zesty Cheese Soup Recipes

ZESTY POTATO CHEESE SOUP

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"I really like to make potato cheese soup from scratch," says Karen Pigmon of Corning, California. "But one night we were in a hurry, so I added a few ingredients to a can of potato soup instead. It was so good that now I always keep a few cans on hand...it's so quick and easy! Serve it in bread bowls, and it's always a big hit with kids."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
6 slices ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the potato soup and milk. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Ladle into serving bowls. Sprinkle with cheeses and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ZESTY CHILI-CHEESE SOUP

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With green chilies, corn and cheese, this slightly spicy soup has a Mexican flair. You're sure to like the extra "zip" it brings to your dinner table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 cup seeded chopped tomatoes
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth, corn, chilies and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients; heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is melted (do not boil).

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SPICY CHEESE SOUP

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Make and share this Spicy Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brittb216

Categories Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef, cooked
1 (16 ounce) jar nacho cheese sauce, Ragu Brand Recommended
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn
1 1/4 ounces taco seasoning mix
jalapeno pepper, Black Olives, Sour Cream, Tortilla Chips

Steps:

Combine all ingredients, heat until hot and bubbly!
You may also cook this in a crock pot; on high for 3 hours or low for 5-8 hours.
You can vary the cooking times to your liking, since all you have to do is heat everything.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 73.3, Sodium 1745.3, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 6, Protein 26

SPICY CHEESEBURGER SOUP

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This creamy and spicy cheeseburger soup brings my family to the table in a hurry. I love the warming zip of cayenne, but it also tastes terrific without it if you like milder flavor. With a few simple side dishes, this soup is a full meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 small carrots, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 9 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Stir in beef and 2 cups milk; heat through. Combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add cayenne, pepper if desired. Top with bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1063mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SPICY CHEESE SOUP

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A "hotter" twist on an old favorite. I don't remember where I got this recipe but my daddy loves it.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup carrot, 1/8-inch cube
1/2 cup celery, 1/8-inch cube
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups half-and-half
2 lbs Velveeta cheese, small cubes
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped (fresh)
1/2 cup jalapeno pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven.
Add the carrots, onions and celery all at once and saute' until soft but not brown.
Add flour and stir to combine.
Cook until mixture begins to turn light brown in color.
Over medium high heat, add the chicken broth a little at a time.
Stir well and continue to cook stirring with a whisk until a thick base forms.
Add half and half being careful not to let it boil.
Add cheese, stirring until melted.
About 15 minutes before serving, add the parsley and finely chopped jalapeno peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1163.7, Fat 94.4, SaturatedFat 60.1, Cholesterol 307.4, Sodium 4197.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 20.9, Protein 46.3

SPICY MAC AND CHEESE SOUP

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I was running low on groceries and needed to use pantry staples to create a filling dinner for my family. I came up with this soup and now it's become a favorite in our home. For an even creamier consistency, I sometimes use a can of evaporated milk in place of the regular milk in the recipe. Leftover taco meat or shredded rotisserie chicken can be added to make it more hearty.

Provided by Keri

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 (7.25 ounce) packages macaroni and cheese mix
¼ cup butter
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup sour cream, divided

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and stir in macaroni from the packages, retaining cheese mix packets for later use. Cook macaroni at a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse macaroni with cold water. Return cooked macaroni to the pot.
Mix butter, chicken broth, and tomatoes with macaroni and bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat; stir in garlic powder, cumin, dry mustard, pepper, and contents of cheese mix packets. Stir in milk and reduce heat to low; heat soup almost to a simmer. Do not boil.
Serve soup in bowls and top each serving with about 2 tablespoons of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 909.8 mg, Sugar 10 g