Canadian Cheese Soup

Cozy, hearty, and unapologetically cheesy 🇨🇦🧀
This Canadian Cheese Soup is rich, comforting, and perfect for cold-weather days.

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Canadian Cheese Soup

Serves: 4–6
Time: ~45 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half

• 2 cups sharp Canadian cheddar cheese, freshly grated

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• ½ tsp paprika (smoked if you like)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional add-ins (very Canadian)

• ½ cup cooked bacon or ham

• ½ cup diced potatoes (parboiled)

• Splash of beer or dry white wine

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Instructions

1. Sauté veggies

   • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.

   • Cook onion, carrots, and celery until soft, 6–8 minutes.

2. Make the roux

   • Sprinkle flour over veggies; stir 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.

3. Add liquid

   • Slowly whisk in broth, then milk.

   • Simmer gently until slightly thickened.

4. Add cheese

   • Lower heat. Stir in cheddar a handful at a time until melted and smooth.

5. Season

   • Add Dijon, paprika, salt, and pepper.

   • Adjust thickness with more milk if needed.

6. Serve hot

   • Best with crusty bread or a warm biscuit.

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Pro tips

• Use sharp or extra-sharp cheddar for real flavor.

• Grate your own cheese—pre-shredded won’t melt as smoothly.

• Don’t let the soup boil after adding cheese.

• A touch of beer adds depth without making it “beer soup.”

Want a slow cooker version, a broccoli-cheddar twist, or a lighter dairy swap?