Description
This recipe delivers a creamy and flavorful Canadian Cheese Soup with a beautiful herb-infused cheese swirl. It’s a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup finely diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 100g diced celery stalks
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 10.5oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup extra heavy cream (for swirl)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1 tsp finely chopped thyme
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (for swirl)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Make Roux: Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in broth and milk until smooth. Simmer gently.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in cheddar cheese and ½ tsp smoked paprika until melted and smooth.
- Season Soup: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Swirl: Combine heavy cream, cheddar, chives, thyme, and ¼ tsp smoked paprika.
- Serve & Swirl: Ladle soup and swirl in herb-infused cheese.
- Garnish & Enjoy: Sprinkle with chives and pepper.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality sharp cheddar cheese. The herb swirl is best added right before serving to maintain its color and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: cheese soup, canadian, creamy, cheddar, herbs, comfort food, easy, soup