# Creamy White Cheddar Bisque

A rich and tangy white cheddar bisque perfect for a cozy Sunday soup.

- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 celery ribs
- 2 thick-cut bacon slices
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 32 ounce box chicken broth
- 1 pound sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 0.25 cup minced chives

## Instructions

1. Dice one whole white onion.
2. Dice three celery ribs.
3. Grate one pound of sharp white cheddar cheese.
4. Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot.
5. Add the diced onion, diced celery, and two bacon slices to the pot.
6. Sauté until the vegetables are translucent.
7. Add one-half cup of flour and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
8. Pour in one-half cup of dry white wine to deglaze the pot.
9. Pour in four cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.
10. Once boiling, reduce the heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
11. While stirring, pour in one cup of heavy cream.
12. Sprinkle in one-half teaspoon of kosher salt.
13. Sprinkle in one teaspoon of white pepper.
14. Stir well until the cheese is fully melted.
15. Discard the bacon strips.
16. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and velvety.
17. Pour the soup into serving bowls.
18. Garnish with chives and enjoy.

## Equipment

- large soup pot
- knife
- cutting board
- grater
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- tongs
- immersion blender
- stand blender (optional)

## Tips

- Alternatively, let cool slightly and, working in batches as necessary, process in a stand blender until smooth, filling the blender no more than half full and removing the little steam vent from the lid.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1108323954693031
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/74b956b6-baea-464d-b5cc-2e02a4790b7f
- Extracted: 2025-10-07

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