Cheddar Cheese Soup

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and saut� until soft, about 3 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Whisk in thickener; cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. 2. Add cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot. Slowly whisk in cheese until melted and thoroughly combined. Stir in paprika and salt and serve. Variations: Jalape�o Cheddar Soup: Prepare Cheddar Cheese Soup according to instructions, adding one seeded and minced jalape�o with the shallot. Season with Tabasco sauce to taste just before serving.This basic cheese soup recipe is low in carbs and high in protein, making it a great vegetarian meal�but it�s tasty enough to appeal to confirmed carnivores. It also lends itself to many variations. Cooked broccoli and bacon bits make tasty add ins.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 1/2 cups lower sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Thicken Thin not/Starch thickener
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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