Cheddar-Ale Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cupdiced carrot
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/3 cupall-purpose flour
- 2 cupslow-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups1% milk
- 12 ouncespale ale (like Bass)
- 8 ounces50% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Toasted whole-wheat bread
- Garnish: additional shredded 50% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
Preparation
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high.
Add 1/2 yellow onion, diced, and 1 minced garlic clove; sauté 3 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium; add 1 cup diced carrots and 2 celery stalks, diced. Sauté 5–7 minutes or until soft.
Sprinkle in 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; stir.
Add 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; stir.
Add 2 cups 1% milk and 12 ounces pale ale (like Bass).
Cook 5–7 minutes or until foam disappears and soup thickens.
Stir in 8 ounces 50% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded.
Simmer 15–20 minutes; serve with toasted whole-wheat bread and a garnish of Cheddar.
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- Yield: 6 servings (1 cup)
Put that leftover St. Patty's Day brew to use.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 277 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 9g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 5g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 24mg |
| Protein per serving: | 19g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 26g |
| Sugars per serving: | 7g |
| Fiber per serving: | 2g |
| Iron per serving: | 1g |
| Sodium per serving: | 402mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 403mg |
Good to Know
You'll never guess that this creamy, calcium-packed soup is healthy. Made with low-sodium chicken broth, 50% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, and low-fat milk, this recipe lets you enjoy every savory spoonful guilt-free. The carrots add a dose of beta-carotene, which may decrease your risk for certain types of cancer. For a little boost of fiber, serve with whole-wheat toast.
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