Cooking with Mickey Episode 2: 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.

Cook bacon until lightly brown.

Add chopped onions and celery, then add butter; cook for about 5 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook constantly for 4 minutes.

Add chicken stock and reduce heat to a simmer; cook for 15 minutes.

Add milk and simmer for another 15 minutes, ensuring it doesn't boil.

Add dark beer and stir in cheese slowly; use shredded extra sharp cheddar.

Garnish with scallions or chives before serving.

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