Homemade Condensed Cream of Cheddar Cheese Soup
Homemade condensed cream of cheddar cheese soup is easier and quicker to make than you think. Use it in casseroles, pasta, slow cooker meals, or anywhere you want a rich, cheesy flavor!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Preparation Level: Beginner +
We love to use canned condensed soups around here, but sometimes we don’t have time to get to the store, or we want to use a homemade version. It tastes better, and it’s super easy to make.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Chicken broth or chicken stock
- Milk
- All-purpose flour
- Garlic salt
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Shredded cheddar cheese
The full printable list with measurements and instructions is listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Start by adding all of the dry ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Then, pour in the milk and chicken broth and mix. Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat.
Add the ingredients to the saucepan. Next, add the shredded cheese to the pan and cook until the cheese is melted and the soup thickens–about five minutes or less.
TIP: I like to use freshly shredded cheese because it melts better than pre-shredded.
Once the soup is finished cooking, you can add it to a recipe or store it in an airtight container and keep refrigerated. The soup will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
More Homemade Condensed Soups
Can You Freeze The Soup?
I would not recommend freezing the soup because the milk tends to separate when frozen, making the soup a little grainy.
Recipes With Condensed Cheese Soup
Homemade Condensed Cream of Cheddar Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken stock or chicken broth
- 1 cup milk 2%
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add all of the dry ingredients (except the cheese) to a medium bowl and mix.
- Next, pour in the chicken broth and milk and mix.
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan on medium heat.
- Add the soup ingredients to the saucepan.
- Next, add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix. Continue stirring occasionally as the cheese melts and the soup thickens. Once it thickens, the soup is done.
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Notes
If you want the soup a little thinner, add 1/4 cup of milk and mix. Add more, if needed. Nutrition is approximate.
