Cheese soup with croutons
Description
Perfect for lunch. You can prepare cheese soup using milk, cream, or simply water. If you're adding a large amount of processed cheese, you probably shouldn't salt the soup, or use salt very cautiously—especially if you're using feta or a similar cheese, as they contain a lot of salt. Don't overdo it. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the vegetables. Peel the potatoes and onion, then chop them as you usually would for soup. Pour milk and water in equal parts into a pot and heat. When steam begins to rise, you can add the potatoes.
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Step 2
Heat a frying pan. Add sunflower or olive oil and sauté the onion. Then, add flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for about 5-7 minutes.
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Step 3
Transfer the sauté from the frying pan to the pot and turn the heat to very low. Take the processed cheese, spoon it into the soup. Add as much cheese as you prefer—it's all a matter of taste.
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Step 4
Take a clean frying pan and start making croutons. Grate the garlic on a fine grater. Pour oil into the pan and season with salt and pepper to your taste. Cut the bread into cubes. I used white bread because it was already stale. Fry the pieces in the garlic oil until golden brown.
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Step 5
Turn off the soup. Add chopped fresh herbs if desired. Grate the cheese and sprinkle it over the portion of hot soup directly in the bowl. Add croutons to the soup, or serve them separately.