Beer Cheese Soup

Name: How to cook Beer Cheese Soup - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

supernanny

Beer Cheese Soup

Rich, beery, cheesy goodness! :-P

Ingredient

Food ration :

6 servings

Cooking time :

40 mins

1/2 lb

Bacon, diced

1/2 cup

Celery, finely diced

1/2 cup

Onion, finely diced

3 clove

Garlic, minced

1 tsp

Thyme

1/4 tsp

Cayenne pepper

12 oz

Beer, lager or pilsner works well

2 cup

Chicken broth

1 cup

Heavy cream, or half n half

1/4 cup

Flour, more or less

5 oz

Sharp cheddar cheese

5 oz

Medium cheddar cheese

2 oz

Smoked cheddar cheese

as needed Salt & pepper

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Brown the bacon in a large saucepan or skillet. Remove from pan and let drain on paper toweling.

* Step 2

Add the onion, celery, garlic & spices to the bacon drippings. Cook and stir until veggies are completely softened

* Step 3

Add the flour into the pan and whisk in. Add just enough flour to create a thick roux but not dry. Let the roux cook for a minute or 2.

* Step 4

Add the beer. Whisk and cook until thickened and foam subsides.

* Step 5

Add the chicken broth and cream. Again whisk an bring to a soft boil.

* Step 6

Meanwhile shred all the cheese. ***do use block cheese and shred yourself. Pre-shredded cheese has an additive to keep it separate and it will not melt as well.