I have told you many times how I shop at the Seattle Public Market, well friends, there is this fabulous cheese maker.............Beechers. Beecher's is a local favorite cheese, restaurant and snack shop! Beechers started as a idea right here in our Seattle Public Market in 2002, by Kurt Beecher. Beecher's opened it's doors in November of 2003 Beecher's has two cheese making locations now, Seattle and the Flatiron District in New York.
When I'm at the market, I can't help myself, I must go in for a cup of their famous Tomato soup, garnished with Parmesan cheese and a few of their homemade herb croutons.....YUM!!! In fact double YUM!!! Fall is here, it is time for soup! I am offering you a soup that is so good and takes about 20 minutes to make!! Let's run...not walk to the grocery and make this for dinner!
BENNETT’S BISTRO TOMATO & BEECHER’S FLAGSHIP CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
Makes about 6 cups of soup.
2 TBS. unsalted butter
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 28-oz. can plus one 14 1/2-oz. can of crushed tomatoes in puree
3/4 tsp. white pepper
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
10 oz. (2 1/2 cups) grated Beecher’s flagship cheddar cheese *(you can purchase at most grocery stores, at Pasta and Company, or on line Flagship Cheese)
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup heavy cream
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and saute until soft but not brown, about 4 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, water, pepper and salt. Bring to a low boil, reduce to low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cheese and cream and stir until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Serve hot.
This soup will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to five days or in the freezer for up to six months. Gently reheat over low heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
With over 1,600 cheeses entered from 248 cheesemakers, five of Beecher's cheeses took home awards at the 2014 ACS Annual Competition.
Winning cheeses include- Marco Polo Reserve (1st), Cheese Curds (1st), Yule Käse (2nd), Flagship Reserve (3rd), and 4-year Aged Flagship (3rd).
*If you cannot get the Beechers Flagship, use a sharp cheddar. The flavor is similar but, it doesn't melt as quickly.
This Summer has been full of family and friends. This picture is one I took on a family dinner at my son's home. My adorable Grandson Cooper Owen is a delight! He loves the new Radio Flyer car!
Made this soup yesterday, fell in love with it and how quick it is. thank you JR
ReplyDeleteHi JR! I know!! This soup is snap! I am happy you commented and that you enjoyed this delicious soup! Cheers! JJ
DeleteI have a question. Can I make the soup with just cheddar cheese? I don't have access to the Beecher's. Suzanne
ReplyDeleteHi Suzanne! Are you the Suzanne in Minneapolis? I have gotten several e-mails from you...I think!! Anyway, YES!!! You can use cheddar, I would use a sharp cheddar cheese, the flavor is close. I like the Vermont sharp white cheddar, but, use whatever you can find. I have made this soup with yellow sharp cheddar and with Beechers Flagship, the flavor is really good with both. However, the Beecher's Flagship melts into the soup much faster, telling me the quality is better in the Beecher's. Happy cooking! Cheers! JJ
DeleteThis soup is super delish and I had for lunch. It is 4 points for one cup. It is very filling! Amy D- Tulsa
ReplyDeleteHi Amy D. Thank you for the comment, I am certain it will be helpful to many! Cheers! JJ
DeleteI am following the weight watchers diet and just saw Amy D comment. Thanks for a delicious soup and thank you Amy for the point calculation. Jim D- Tulsa
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DeleteThank for commenting! Good luck in your future healthy life style! Cheers! JJ
Delicious and easy, my family loves it. Perfect for this Winter! Jill-Renton, Wa.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting! Cheers! JJ
DeleteI first made this soup recipe a few years ago, after I’d had the soup at Beecher’s NYC on winter holiday and fallen in love. This so easy to make, and perfect for cold winter days. It’s embarassing how long it’s taken me to leave you feedback, I’ve made this recipe at least half a dozen times! Last year I upsized it to use #10 can of tomatoes, because I can get the giant can for about the same price as two 28-oz cans, LOL - basically, a quadrupled recipe, though I only doubled the cheese; but I added a bit of parm to make up any lost flavor. It freezes beautifully and tastes even better after, and the frozen pints make wonderful holiday gifts for those hard-to-buy-for friends and relatives. So, thank you for sharing this recipe, it brings back old and new holiday memories.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy! I just saw this, what a great idea!! I will definitely be freezing it! thanks for all the information and for commenting. Cheers! JJ
DeleteThank you for sharing this recipe! Our family lives near Seattle and Beecher's is a must stop when we visit. We live in New Mexico and have nothing like this at home, so now we can make our own until we get to visit again.
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