Beer Cheese Soup In A Bread Bowl With Kielbasa Croutons Recipes

BEER CHEESE BREAD BOWL

Steps:

• For the bread bowl: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove the top quarter of the bread round, then cut it into cubes and set aside. Using a knife, cut out the interior of the bread round, leaving it hollow. Cube the removed bread and set aside.
• Mix together the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Brush the outside and inside of the bread bowl with the oil mix. Place the bread bowl on a sheet pan and sprinkle the inside with the Parmesan. Toss the cubed bread in the remaining oil and place on the sheet pan next to the bread bowl. Bake until crisp, 15 to 18 minutes.
• For the beer cheese: Meanwhile, add the butter to a large saucepan or high-sided skillet over a medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the onions, garlic and red pepper flakes, then cook until the onions are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour and stir to combine. Slowly pour in the milk and beer a little at a time, whisking until smooth after each addition. Add the mustard and cheeses and stir until smooth.
• Pour into the crisp bread bowl and serve alongside the bread cubes, pretzel rods, carrots and celery.

BEER-CHEESE VELVET SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in beer until smooth. Whisk in stock, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne., Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve soup in bread bowls and top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.

CHEDDAR, BEER, AND KIELBASA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add sausage and saute until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
• Add butter to the pot and heat until melted.
• Add onions and pepper; saute until onions are slightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in stock, beer, and thyme; bring to a boil, stirring often.
• Decrease heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Discard thyme sprigs.
• Add cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon after each addition until cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
• Do not let boil.
• Add reserved sausage.
• Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with parsley and croutons (if desired).

BEER CHEESE SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL WITH KIELBASA "CROUTONS"

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mustard powder and cayenne. Cook the vegetables until tender and translucent, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls. Using a sharp knife, slice the top off of each boule to use as a topper. Hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell. Save the removed bread for another use.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire. Pour in the stock and beer and simmer until the alcohol cooks out, about 5 minutes.
• Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the Cheddar and Gruyere and stir until the cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into the bread bowls and serve immediately, topped with the kielbasa croutons and chives. Use the bread toppers for dipping, if desired.