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Tools You’ll Need
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Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
Wooden spoon
Whisk
Chef’s knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons
Cheese grater
A heavy pot is particularly useful because it helps distribute the heat evenly while you’re building the soup.
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Ingredient Substitutions and Additions
One of the best things about making this soup at home is that you can adjust it to suit your kitchen.
Use Different Cheese
Sharp cheddar gives you that classic flavor, but you can experiment with:
Medium cheddar
Extra-sharp cheddar
White cheddar
Colby
A small amount of Gruyère
I wouldn’t replace all of the cheddar with a very soft cheese, though. You want something that melts well while still bringing plenty of flavor.
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