How to make Disney's Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: medium cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Medium cheddar is lower in fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper and melts well.

Heat a pan and add Applewood smoked bacon to render the fat.

Add butter to the pan and melt it with the bacon fat.

Sauté celery and onion until the onions are translucent.

Dust the mixture with flour to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes until incorporated.

Gradually add chicken stock, stirring until there are no lumps and bring to a simmer.

Pour in whole milk and mix until incorporated, adjusting heat to achieve a creamy consistency.

Slowly add sharp cheddar cheese in batches, mixing until melted and smooth.

Season with salt and black pepper, being cautious with the salt due to the bacon and cheese.

Add Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and warm beer for flavor.

Garnish with finely chopped chives before serving.

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