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Tomato, Dill and White Cheddar Soup

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This easy—to—make soup is a terrific Saturday lunch, especially when accompanied by crusty bread, a salad and beer or apple cider. If you're serving people who don't like spicy foods, eliminate the cayenne pepper.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
4 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes with juices
4 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
6 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh dill or 2 tablespoons dried dillweed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup light sour cream
4 ounces chilled sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced
Fresh dill sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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).

    Step 3

    Ladle soup into bowls. Arrange cheese atop each. Garnish with dill sprigs.

TagsSoupSoup/StewAmericanLeekRoot VegetableVegetableCanned TomatoTomatoDillHerbs & SpicesSour CreamDairyCheddarCheeseMainStarterLunchDinnerGluten FreeNut FreeEasyMake AheadQuickSimmerBlenderFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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