There are certain dishes that stay in your memory long after a vacation ends.

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Disney-Inspired Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

45 minutes

6 servings

Easy to moderate

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Ingredients

• ½ pound beef bacon or turkey bacon, finely chopped

• 1 medium red onion, finely diced

• 3 celery stalks, finely diced

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 cups chicken stock

• 4 cups whole milk

• 1 pound aged white cheddar cheese, freshly grated

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, using an alcohol-free variety if needed

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• ½ cup additional chicken stock, to replace the beer used in some traditional versions

• ½ teaspoon hot sauce, optional

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Chopped chives or green onions, for garnish

This is an adapted, alcohol-free version rather than an exact reproduction of Disney’s published formula.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Cook the bacon

Place a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add the chopped beef or turkey bacon and cook until lightly browned and fragrant. Depending on the product, you may need a little neutral cooking oil to prevent sticking.

Stir occasionally to ensure the pieces cook evenly.

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Once browned, leave the bacon in the pot to flavor the soup.

Step 2: Add the vegetables

Add the diced red onion and celery.

Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften.

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The onions should become translucent, while the celery should lose some of its firmness.

Avoid browning the vegetables too deeply. The goal is to create a flavorful base without overwhelming the delicate cheese flavor.

Step 3: Melt the butter

Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan.

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Allow it to melt completely, stirring it into the bacon and vegetables.

This mixture will form the foundation of the thickening agent.

Step 4: Make the roux

Sprinkle the flour gradually over the vegetables.

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Stir continuously for about 3–4 minutes.

The flour should combine with the fat to create a thick paste.

Cooking the flour briefly removes its raw taste and helps the finished soup develop a smooth consistency.

Keep the heat moderate so the mixture doesn’t burn.

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Step 5: Add the stock

Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking.

Add a small amount at first, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth, then continue adding the remaining stock.