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Creamy Pimento Cheese Soup
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Creamy Pimento Cheese Soup

Creamy Pimento Cheese Soup is a rich creamy soup loaded with lots of cheesy goodness and pimentos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • half of green bell pepper finely diced
  • half of red bell pepper finely diced
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • ½ tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup half & half cream
  • ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp. pimentos drained
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium heat in large dutch oven on stove top.
  • Add diced onion, garlic, & bell pepper.
  • Saute 5 - 8 minutes till translucent.
  • Mix in cornstarch & dry mustard till incorporated well.
  • Add veggie broth, cream cheese & half & half cream.
  • Cook until thickened about 12-15 minutes.
  • Add pimentos, grated cheese, cayenne, & salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cook another couple minutes till cheese thoroughly melted.
  • Taste for salt & pepper.
  • optional:
  • Can garnish with additional diced red bell pepper & chopped parsley.