Thick and creamy in texture, this soup is basically made with cheddar cheese, water and flavorings. It is a type of soup most often prepared for use as an ingredient in other recipes rather than a soup to be served with sandwiches or salads.
A cheese made from the whole milk of cows that may be creamy white or orange in color if the natural additive known as annatto has been added to create the traditional orange colored cheddar.