Dilly Cheese Soup Recipes

CHEESY DILL POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Bring the first 8 ingredients to boil, reduce to simmer.
• Cook until mushy, about 15 minutes.
• Add the Velveeta and butter.
• Heat should be low, stir until both cheese and butter are melted.
• Thicken with instant potato flakes.
• Thin to desired consistency with warm milk.
• To make Broccoli Cheese Soup: Substitute 2 small packages chopped broccoli for potatoes.
• Replace sweet basil for dill weed.

TOMATO, DILL AND WHITE CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juices, broth, chopped dill and cayenne and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until tomatoes are very soft and flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree soup in processor until smooth. Return to same pot. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Bring to simmer over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in sour cream (do not boil).
• Ladle soup into bowls. Arrange cheese atop each. Garnish with dill sprigs.

TOMATO/DILL CREAM CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• On medium heat saute chopped onions along with 2 sprigs of dill in the butter until soft.
• Add tomatoes, stock and cream cheese.
• Simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Blend mixture with hand blender until desired consistency.
• Add remaining dill, salt and pepper to taste before serving.
• Note: light cream cheese can be used as well.