Beer Cheese Soup

supernanny
supernanny @supernanny5
Minnesota

Rich, beery, cheesy goodness! :-P

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Ingredients

40 mins
6 servings
  1. 1/2 lbBacon, diced
  2. 1/2 cupCelery, finely diced
  3. 1/2 cupOnion, finely diced
  4. 3 cloveGarlic, minced
  5. 1 tspThyme
  6. 1/4 tspCayenne pepper
  7. 12 ozBeer, lager or pilsner works well
  8. 2 cupChicken broth
  9. 1 cupHeavy cream, or half n half
  10. 1/4 cupFlour, more or less
  11. 5 ozSharp cheddar cheese
  12. 5 ozMedium cheddar cheese
  13. 2 ozSmoked cheddar cheese
  14. 1as needed Salt & pepper

Cooking Instructions

40 mins
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 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.

  7. 7

    Add the cheese in a handful at a time. Whisk and cook, adding remaining cheese until completely incorporated.

  8. 8

    Bring the soup up to a simmer. Blend with an emersion blender if desired.

  9. 9

    Top with bacon crumbles. Other topping options: chives, croutons, popcorn.

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vero12548
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How many servings does this make?

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