Ah, Canadian Cheese Soup 🥣—a creamy, cheesy, comforting soup often made with cheddar, vegetables, and a rich base. This is similar to the famous Canadian cheddar soup served in restaurants like The Keg. Here’s a delicious homemade version:
Canadian Cheese Soup
Servings: 4–6
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20–25 min
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or mild)
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for depth)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped chives or croutons
Instructions
- Cook the vegetables
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Make the roux
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw taste.
- Add broth
- Slowly whisk in chicken or vegetable broth until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook 10–12 minutes until vegetables are tender and soup starts to thicken.
- Add cheese and milk
- Lower heat to medium-low. Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
- Stir in milk or half-and-half for creaminess.
- Season
- Add Dijon mustard if using.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve
- Garnish with chives or croutons. Serve warm with bread or crackers.
🔥 Tips
- For extra smooth soup, blend partially with an immersion blender before adding cheese.
- Use a sharp Canadian cheddar for authentic flavor.
- Can add cooked bacon or ham for a heartier version.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat gently to avoid cheese separating.
I can also give you a slow cooker Canadian cheese soup version that lets all the flavors meld and is perfect for hands-off cooking.
Do you want the slow cooker version?
