Cheddar Cheese Soup Canada

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Cheddar Cheese Soup, a Canadian-inspired classic that’s rich, creamy, and utterly satisfying. This velvety soup brings together sautéed onions, carrots, and celery in a buttery roux, enhanced with the savory depth of chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream. The star of the show is sharp cheddar cheese, melted into the base for a perfectly smooth and cheesy finish, while a touch of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce adds tantalizing tang and umami. Ideal for chilly nights, this 45-minute recipe is pure comfort in a bowl. Serve it with a garnish of fresh green onions and a loaf of crusty bread for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for cheese lovers, this recipe offers a taste of homey Canadian warmth with every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, peeled and diced carrot
• 1 stalk, diced celery
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, sliced (for garnish) green onions
• 1 loaf (optional, for serving) crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to create a roux, ensuring the flour does not burn.

Step 4

Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring no lumps remain from the roux. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the soup base to thicken slightly.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the whole milk and heavy cream. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, being careful not to let the mixture boil.

Step 6

Slowly add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, one handful at a time, stirring constantly to ensure it melts smoothly.

Step 7

Stir in the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until completely smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender and process until smooth, then return it to the pot.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm with crusty bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2817.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4397.9

Total Fat 272.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 161.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 782.6mg	0%
Sodium 6672.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 325.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 157.4g	0%

Vitamin D 286.7IU	0%
Calcium 3255.8mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 1995.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.0%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 29.7%