Cheddar Beer Soup Recipes

BEST-EVER BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until well incorporated, about 5 minutes more.
• Add the chicken stock, beer and half-and-half and cook, whisking often, at a very slow simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
• Add the cheddar to the soup by the handful, whisking each batch until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, mustard and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
• Puree the soup in batches in a blender (holding a thick towel over the lid to prevent overflow) until very smooth.
• Just before serving, reheat the soup until steaming and taste for seasoning, adding salt as necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each bowl with a swirl of mustard oil, a dollop of goat cheese and a sprinkle of thyme.

CHEDDAR BEER SOUP

Steps:

• Wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating water, then lift out leeks and drain in a colander.
• Cook leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in butter in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and sprinkle flour over vegetables, then cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add milk, broth, and beer in a stream, whisking, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Add cheese by handfuls, stirring constantly, and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes (do not boil). Discard bay leaf.
• Serve sprinkled with bacon.

CHEDDAR BEER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture starts to bubble, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the stock and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Slowly incorporate the cheese stirring until fully melted and smooth. Add the beer and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle into serving bowls and enjoy.

BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a heavy pot or Dutch Oven cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Reserve the fat in the pot.
• Add the onion and cook until soft. Reduce the heat and add the garlic cooking for 1 minute while stirring. Add enough butter to the skillet to make 4 tablespoons fat. Whisk in the flour and continue cooking for 2 minutes while whisking. Whisk in the dried mustard and black pepper.
• Slowly whisk in the beer, chicken broth, and milk alternating between the three. Continue cooking over low heat until thickened and smooth whisking frequently.
• Turn the heat as low as it will go and whisk in the cheddar about 1/2 cup at a time. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with the cooked bacon and thin sliced green onions. If desired serve with homemade crostini.
• NOTES Reserve the bacon grease and add enough butter to it to make 4 tablespoons of fat. Use good quality cheddar and grate it fairly fine. This soup is best enjoyed as soon as it is made. It changes consistency when refrigerated and reheated. Although it is still delicious the consistency is better as soon as it is made. You can use almost any beer but a light ale or lager is going to give you the best flavor without being over powering. Avoid any flavored beer that might not be complementary for example pumpkin or raspberry. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this soup.

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).

CHEDDAR CHEESE & BEER SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, celery, onions and carrots; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until onions are tender., Stir in flour, salt, mustard and cayenne until blended; gradually stir in stock. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

WISCONSIN NATIVE'S BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.
• Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Serve topped with popcorn.