Ooo, Canadian Cheese Soup 🧀🍲 — cozy, creamy, and rich, often associated with Canadian Cheddar and hearty comfort food vibes. Think restaurant-style, perfect with crusty bread.
Here’s a classic Canadian-style cheddar cheese soup, smooth and savory with just a hint of warmth.
🇨🇦 Canadian Cheese Soup
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for richer soup)
- 2 cups sharp Canadian cheddar, freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika (smoked is great)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Make roux
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add liquids
- Slowly whisk in broth, then milk.
- Bring to a gentle simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add cheese & seasonings
- Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in cheddar a handful at a time until melted.
- Add mustard powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional Worcestershire.
- Finish & serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot.
Pro Tips
- Grate your own cheese — pre-shredded won’t melt as smoothly.
- Low heat for cheese to prevent graininess.
- Extra smooth: Blend with an immersion blender.
- Too thick? Add a splash of milk.
Popular Add-Ins (Very Canadian 😄)
- 🥓 Crispy bacon bits
- 🥔 Diced potatoes
- 🍺 Splash of Canadian beer
- 🥦 Broccoli (cheddar broccoli style)
Serving Ideas
- With crusty bread or sourdough
- In bread bowls
- Topped with green onions or extra cheddar
If you want, I can give you a Canadian beer cheese soup, cheddar potato soup, or a Tim Hortons–style inspired version ☕🧀
