Dad makes the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup from Epcot Food and Wine!

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.

Cook bacon over medium heat for about 5 minutes until crispy.

Chop bacon into half-inch pieces.

Switch cutting boards for veggies; chop red onion into quarter-inch pieces.

Chop celery ribs into quarter-inch pieces.

Grate 1 pound of white cheddar cheese.

Chop scallions for garnish.

Add butter to the Dutch oven and melt it.

Add flour to the pot and stir to combine with the bacon and veggies; cook for 1 minute.

Add chicken stock and bring to a boil for 1 minute.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add milk and stir, ensuring not to bring to a boil.

Simmer for another 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend until creamy.

Stir in grated cheese, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Add warm Canadian lager and stir to combine.

Serve garnished with scallions.

Cooking Techniques

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