This cheese soup with carrot and onion proves that the best meals often come from the simplest ingredients. Sweet carrots and caramelized onions create a beautiful orange-hued soup that's naturally sweet and deeply comforting.
It's the kind of soup you can make any night of the week with ingredients you probably already have. The carrots add natural sweetness and a boost of vitamin A, making this both delicious and nutritious.
Why This Combination Works
Carrots and onions are a classic mirepoix combination:
- Sweet meets savory - Natural sugars caramelize beautifully
- Color - Creates a gorgeous golden-orange soup
- Nutrition - Vitamin A, fiber, antioxidants
- Availability - Always in the pantry
Texture Options
- Chunky - Leave vegetables as-is
- Partially blended - Blend half, leave half chunky
- Smooth - Blend completely before adding cheese
Serving Suggestions
- Grilled cheese sandwich
- Crusty bread
- As a starter before roast chicken
- Kid-approved meal
Cheese Soup with Carrot and Onion
A simple, comforting soup featuring sweet carrots, caramelized onions, and rich melted cheddar. Made from pantry staples.
Nutrition per serving
325 Calories
13g Protein
20g Carbs
22g Fat
3g Fiber
Ingredients
Instructions
- . Melt butter. Sauté onions 8 minutes until golden. Add carrots, cook 5 minutes. Add garlic.
- . Whisk in flour 2 minutes. Add broth. Simmer 15 minutes until carrots tender.
- . Blend partially if desired. Reduce heat, add milk and cheese. Stir until melted.
- . Add paprika. Season and serve with chives.
Recipe Notes
- Extra sweet: Add a diced sweet potato with the carrots.
- More depth: Add a splash of white wine after sautéing.
- Protein boost: Top with crispy bacon bits.
- Storage: Refrigerate 4 days. Reheat gently, adding milk if needed.