Cheshire Soup with Fried Cheese Sarnies

A comforting vegetable and oat soup enriched with Cheshire cheese, served alongside golden-brown pan-fried cheese sandwiches.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1206.7 kcals 7240.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.1 grams 384.4 grams
Fat 88.7 grams 532.1 grams
Protein 41.4 grams 248.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
400
g
Cheshire Cheese
Grated, mixture of white and blue
110
g
Butter
Softened
300
g
Cheshire Cheese
Thinly sliced for sandwiches
GrainsCereals
12
slice
White Bread
Thinly sliced
Liquids
1.5
litres
Vegetable Stock
Or chicken stock
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
3
piece
Potatoes
Peeled and chopped
4
piece
Carrots
Peeled and grated
4
piece
Leeks
Trimmed, halved lengthways, and finely sliced
1
bunch
Watercress
Leaves only, for garnish

Steps

  • Bring 1.5 litres of stock to the boil.
  • Add potatoes and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add carrots, leeks, and oats then boil for another 4-5 minutes until tender.
  • Crush the vegetables in the pan using a potato masher.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in 400g of grated cheese until melted.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Butter one side of each bread slice and create sandwiches with the sliced cheese.
  • Heat remaining butter and oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Fry sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra leeks and watercress.
  • Slice the toasted sandwiches into squares and serve with the soup.