If you’re looking for a warm, filling, comforting dinner option, look no further. This soup is essentially cozy in a bowl!
Cheddar Beer Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into thin discs
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 oz mild pale ale
- 2 tsp Worchestershire sauce
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1 dash smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 3 cups shredded yellow cheddar
- Honey mustard pretzels, for serving
Instructions
- In a large stock pot sauté the onion and carrots in butter until soft.
- Add garlic and sauté for one minute or until lightly golden.
- Add one cup of the broth and purée using a stick blender.
- Stir in the flour simmer 2-3 minutes to cook the flour.
- Add beer, remaining chicken stock and bring to a low boil.
- Stir in the Dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and spices and simmer 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the half & half and cheese until smooth.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Top with the pretzels and serve!
