cheese and wine soup

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Oct 2, 2012

This is the best little cheese soup recipe inspired by Chef Jasper Mirabile,Jr. and Wisconsin Cheese. The onions, variety cheeses, chicken broth and wine- marry so well together in this recipe. Great served in a cup, top with whipped cream and fried bacon pieces. Nice to serve at club or ladies luncheon.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield makes 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup yellow onions, finely minced
  • 4 ounces can chopped green chilies, drained, optional
  • 1/2 cup merlot wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • - salt to taste
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 4 cups merlot bellavitano cheese, shredded *
  • 1/4 cup romano cheese ,grated
  • 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped

How To Make cheese and wine soup

  • Step 1
    Heat butter in a 4-quart heavy bottomed pot. Add onions and sauté about 8 minutes. Add Chiles and wine; cook about 2 minutes or until wine is reduced. Add chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Add half and half, cheeses and chives, stirring until cheese melts. Pour into individual cups and add dollop of whipped cream to each and sprinkle with chopped bacon.
  • Step 2
    Note: * Any cheese infused with wine that is similar will work fine. This Wisconsin cheese can be found at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's.

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