Houston’s Canadian Cheese Soup
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Houston’s Canadian Cheese Soup
Description
This cheese soup starts by melting butter in a heavy pot and gently sautéing diced carrots, celery, and onion until softened but not browned, preserving their subtle sweetness. Flour is added and cooked lightly to form a roux, which thickens the soup. Chicken broth is gradually incorporated with stirring to avoid lumps, building a thick, savory base. Half and half is then added carefully to keep the soup creamy without boiling.
The processed Velveeta cheese is stirred in until fully melted, which provides a smooth, velvety texture and rich, mild cheese flavor distinctive to this soup. Parsley added just before serving adds freshness. Optional garnishes like diced tomatoes and jalapeños can be used to introduce extra acidity and spicy notes to balance the creamy richness.
As a warm, hearty soup, it can be served as an appetizer or light meal, with the creamy cheese and softened vegetables making it filling and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup carrot 1/8 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup onion
- 1/2 cup celery 1/8 inch cubes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups half and half
- 2 pounds processed cheese Velveeta brand
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven. Add the celery, carrots, and onion, and saute until soft but not brown.
- Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook until the mixture begins to turn a light-brown color.
- Using medium-high heat, add in the chicken broth gradually - a little at a time. Continue cooking, stirring with a whisk until you get a thick base.
- Add the half and half, but take care not to let the mixture boil.
- Add the cheese and stir until melted.
- When ready to serve, add the parsley. Garnish with diced tomatoes and jalapenos if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 2276mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 4535IU | 91% |
| Vitamin C | 10.4mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 767mg | 77% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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