Tomato Cheddar Soup
A blend of asparagus, tomato, and cheddar goodness! A super rich and most satisfying way to enjoy the end of the season tomato harvest.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 15 servings
Calories 493 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds asparagus ends
- 9 ounces onion diced
- 8 ounces butter unsalted
- 8 ounces flour
- 12 cups chicken stock
- 4 cans canned tomatoes diced (fire roasted Muir Glen), 14 ounce cans
- 1 pound cheddar cheese grated
- 12 fluid ounces heavy cream
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 leaves basil julienned
- more salt and pepper to taste
- basil oil optional drizzle
- pesto optional garnish
Instructions
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Melt the butter in the large soup pot. Dice asparagus ends and sauté with diced onions in the hot butter, approximately 10 minutes. Heat stock in smaller pot or electric tea kettle.
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When asparagus and onions are soft, add flour and cook 4 minutes stirring constantly so the flour doesn't stick or burn.Slowly stir in heated stock into flour and vegetables 2 cups at time. Bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool slightly. Puree with emersion blender and strain with sieve or food mill.
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Bring puree back to a boil, add diced tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and kosher salt. Garnish with julienned basil, a drizzle of basil oil and/or 1/8 teaspoon pesto.
Recipe Notes
Recipe credit: Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
*If you don't have a hand emersion blender, you can use a blender (like a Ninja) that has locking capabilities. If your blender doesn't lock and your soup is hot, trust me, you will be cleaning soup off your ceiling, cabinets, and walls forever.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Cheddar Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 493
Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Cholesterol 102mg34%
Sodium 1037mg45%
Potassium 767mg22%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 1852IU37%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 304mg30%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.