Oregon Cheese Soup

Name: Oregon Cheese Soup
Ingredients: 12 cup butter; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 large potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 18 teaspoon nutmeg; 12 teaspoon dried leaf thyme; 4 cups chicken broth; 16 ounces half-and-half; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (the sharper, the better); 14 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

12 cup butter
2 medium onions, diced
2 large potatoes, peeled and coarsely grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
18 teaspoon nutmeg
12 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
4 cups chicken broth
16 ounces half-and-half
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (the sharper, the better)
14 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Directions

1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, add onion, potatoes and garlic.
2

Cover tightly and cook 15 minutes, stirring often or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3

Add nutmeg and thyme, cook 2-3 minutes more.
4

Add broth, bring to a simmer, cover and let simmer 30 minutes.
5

Add half and half slowly, heat stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes.
6

Add cheese and stir over very low heat until cheese is melted.
7

Taste and season with salt if desired.
8

NOTE: Do not allow the mixture to boil or it may curdle.