Chili soup jarlsberg

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef round beef steak; diced
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
29ouncesBeef broth
15ouncesDark red kidney beans
14½ounceTomatoes; chopped, undrained
1mediumGreen bell pepper; chopped
1mediumRed bell pepper; chopped
1largeOnions; chopped
1largeClov garlic; minced
teaspoonChili powder; divided
¼teaspoonGround cumin
cupShredded jarlsberg cheese; divided
¼cupButter or margarine; softened
1smallClove garlic; minced
12Kavli norwegian crispbreads

Directions

Brown beef in hot oil in large, deep saucepan over medium heat. Add broth.

Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Add beans, tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, 3 teaspoons chili powder and cumin. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Gradually blend in 1/2c Jarlsberg cheese. Heat just until cheese melts.

Blend butter, small garlic clove and remaining 1/4t chili powder in small bowl. Spread on crispbreads; arrange on cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven several minutes or until butter is melted. Sprinkle with ½ cup of the Jarlsberg. Bake just until cheese is melted.

Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with remaining ½ cup Jarlsberg cheese.

Serve with crispbreads.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer 4paws@...

Recipe by: The Southern Living Cookbook, 1987, 8487-0709-5 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@...> on Apr 13, 1998