Alpine Cheese Chowder
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tab butter
- 1 large Spanish onion, chopped
- 2 large potatoes, cubed and boiled
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
- 1 tab brandy
- 2 cloves garlic, roasted
DIRECTIONS
- Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the Mexican onions and let steam for four minutes. Add the boiled potatoes and the stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the flame and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the cheese and heavy cream. Poor ½ of the soup into a blender and puree. Mix all the soup together again, and add the brandy and garlic. Cook an additional two minutes.