Cream of Brie Soup

This creamy soup with Brie cheese is a rich and delicious treat, whether you choose to ladle it into a regular soup bowl or a warm, toasted bread bowl.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 395 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, cut into very fine matchsticks
• 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, cut into very fine matchsticks
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 pound Brie cheese with the rind, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in chicken stock. Simmer until celery is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Brie cheese and allow to melt for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, then carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to purée. Purée in batches until smooth. Pour into a clean pot. Heat soup to almost simmering over medium-low heat. Pour in cream. To serve, garnish with red and green pepper strips.