Cheese soup with carrots
Description
A hearty first course. Take a closer look at the ingredients of this soup—only the processed cheese is unusual; everything else is what we typically put in soup: potatoes, onion, carrots, chicken. But the processed cheese changes the soup's flavor so much that it becomes incredibly delicious. I'm sure it could even be served in restaurants! This carrot cheese soup rightfully bears its name—in fact, carrot is emphasized right in the title. There should be plenty of it in the soup, as it gives the dish an excellent, slightly spicy flavor. Read on for my detailed recipe. Ladle into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Peel and wash all the vegetables (potatoes, onion, and carrots). Boil the chicken breast in slightly salted water until cooked through beforehand.
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Step 2
Cut the potatoes into small pieces of arbitrary shape.
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Step 3
Grate the carrot on a fine grater. I really love when there's a lot of carrot in this soup, as it goes wonderfully with cheese. I always use several carrots, putting one of them whole into the soup, then later removing it to use for garnish. I also add the onion whole to the soup and take it out at the end, once it has already imparted its flavor.
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Step 4
Cut the soft processed cheese into cubes so it will melt more easily in the soup.
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Step 5
So, add potatoes, onion, carrots (both grated and whole), and previously boiled chicken breast cut into pieces to the boiling water. Simmer the soup over medium heat for 20 minutes after boiling; during this time, the potatoes, onion, and carrots should become tender. If they aren't ready yet, cook a bit longer. When all the vegetables are cooked, add the processed cheese, salt to taste, and your favorite spices—I especially like a pinch of allspice and a bit of oregano in this soup. Stir well and cook for another 3–5 minutes, until the cheese has completely melted and the soup turns a beautiful creamy white.
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Step 6
The cheese soup with carrots is ready. Before serving, remember to remove the onion so it doesn't end up in anyone's bowl. Serve the cheese soup hot, garnished with fresh herbs. Enjoy!