🧀 Canadian Cheese Soup
Canadian Cheese Soup is a creamy, comforting soup rich with sharp Canadian cheddar, tender vegetables, and often a hint of beer or mustard for depth. It’s perfect for chilly days, served with crusty bread or in a bread bowl.
🥕 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2–3 cups shredded Canadian cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg, splash of beer, or green onions for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2️⃣ Make roux: Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
3️⃣ Add liquids: Slowly whisk in broth, then milk and cream. Bring to a simmer until slightly thickened, 5–8 minutes.
4️⃣ Add cheese: Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar until smooth.
5️⃣ Season: Add Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg or beer. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6️⃣ Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions, crispy bacon, or croutons. Perfect with crusty bread or in a hollowed-out bread bowl.
🌟 Tips for a Smooth Cheese Soup
- Use grated cheese rather than pre-shredded (pre-shredded often contains anti-caking agents that can make soup grainy).
- Low heat when adding cheese prevents separation.
- For a velvety texture, blend the soup slightly with an immersion blender before adding cheese.
- Sharp Canadian cheddar gives authentic flavor; mild cheddar works but will be less punchy.
I can also provide:
- A beer-infused version like the classic “Calgary Cheese Soup”
- A slow-cooker method
- Or a vegetarian Canadian cheese soup
Do you want the beer-infused version?
