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Recipe Index » Popular » Comfort Food » Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Published by Meaghan on January 3, 2023 | last updated on January 2, 2023.

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Homemade condensed cheddar soup is supper easy to make and tastes so much better than the stuff in the can. You can enjoy this thick soup on its own or use it any recipe that calls for cream of soup.

Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup in a glass mason jar on a wooden cutting board

Do canned soups make you raise your eyebrows a little?

I will use them gladly but when I have time, I love to make my own condensed soup.

Believe it or not, they are so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

an overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make a batch of homemade condensed cheddar cheese soup

  • Butter and flour– To make a roux to thicken the soup
  • Salt
  • Milk– Whole milk. Don’t substitute for a higher fat milk.
  • Cheese– Shredded cheddar

How to Make

To make this easy homemade condensed cheddar soup, start by melting the butter in a sauce pan.

a whisk in a pot with a butter and flour roux

When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook until it bubbles and turns a golden, paste like consistency.

a smooth cream sauce in a small metal pot

At this point, add the milk a little at a time, whisking well after each addition.

shredded cheese in a pot with white cream sauce and a spatula

Cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens about 5 minutes.

a small metal pot filled with homemade condensed cheddar cheese soup

Once the milk is nice and thick, remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar until it’s melted though.

Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup in a glass mason jar on a wooden cutting board

How to Use Homemade Condensed Cheddar Soup

You can use this in any recipe that calls for cream of anything soup.

We like to use it in:

  • Copycat Rice A Roni 
  • Cheeseburger Soup
  • Mac And Cheese Soup

It’s also so good on cheesesteaks or french fries!

And it makes the base of a great basic mac and cheese.

Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup in a glass mason jar on a wooden cutting board

Storing

Store this in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

a spoon stuck in a glass jar filled with homemade cheese sauce

Tips and Tricks

  • Whisk the flour and the butter together while it cooks and don’t stop whisking it. This will help prevent lumps.
  • Make sure to whisk the milk in well and gradually. This also helps keep the soup smooth and creamy.
  • Don’t use low fat milk. It won’t thicken as nicely.

a glass jar filled with thick homemade cheese sauce sitting on a wooden cutting board

Other Homemade Condensed Soup Recipes

Homemade condensed cheddar cheese soup is easy and more delicious than the canned kind!

Make it and enjoy in any recipe that calls for cream of soup, as a topping for fries or sandwiches, or on its own.

Looking for other homemade condensed soup recipes?

Try these:

  • Homemade Cream Of Chicken Soup
  • Cream Of Broccoli Soup
  • Easy Crab Bisque
  • Homemade Condensed Cream Of Mushroom Soup

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Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup in a glass mason jar on a wooden cutting board

Homemade Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Homemade condensed cheddar soup is supper easy to make and tastes so much better than the stuff in the can. You can enjoy this thick soup on its own or use it any recipe that calls for cream of soup.
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Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1.25 cups
Calories: 785kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour and cook 2-3 minutes, until bubbling and slightly darker
  • Add the milk a little at a time, whisking well after each addition, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes
  • Stir in the cheddar until melted though, remove from heat

Notes

  • Whisk the flour and the butter together while it cooks and don't stop whisking it. This will help prevent lumps.
  • Make sure to whisk the milk in well and gradually. This also helps keep the soup smooth and creamy.
  • Don't use low fat milk. It won't thicken as nicely.

Nutrition

Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1740mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2130IU | Calcium: 734mg | Iron: 1mg
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