Farmer's Cheese Soup

A rich, hearty cheese soup with vegetables, cheddar, and Swiss cheese-topped toast — finished under the broiler and scattered with crispy bacon.

OtherPorkIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 0.8 cup carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 0.5 lb broccoli, separated into small florets
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 3 cup milk
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 slice French bread, toasted
  • 0 as needed Swiss cheese, sliced into thin wedges (2 per bread slice)
  • 4 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add carrots, broccoli, and chicken broth. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Add milk and bring to a simmer. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

  4. 4

    Pour soup into a broiler-safe casserole dish. Float toasted bread slices on top and cover each with two wedges of Swiss cheese.

  5. 5

    Place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and serve immediately.

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