Beer and Cheddar Soup

Name: Beer and Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 591.47 ml beer (about 20 oz.); 36.97 ml instant chicken bouillon granules; 236.59 ml shredded carrot; 236.59 ml thinly sliced celery; 157.80 ml thinly sliced onion; 78.78 ml all-purpose flour; 709.77 ml milk; 946.36 ml shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 lb.); 4.92 ml salt; 1.23 ml ground black pepper

Submitted by Olha7397

"A soup lover’s delight, hearty yet subtly flavored; serve with toasted French bread."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

591.47 ml beer (about 20 oz.)
36.97 ml instant chicken bouillon granules
236.59 ml shredded carrot
236.59 ml thinly sliced celery
157.80 ml thinly sliced onion
78.78 ml all-purpose flour
709.77 ml milk
946.36 ml shredded sharp cheddar cheese (1 lb.)
4.92 ml salt
1.23 ml ground black pepper

directions

In a 3 quart saucepan, combine beer and bouillon powder or granules.
Cook over medium heat stirring frequently, until dissolved.
Add carrot and celery.
Separate onion into rings; add to beer mixture.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes Place flour in small bowl.
Gradually stir or whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk until smooth.
Gradually stir into soup until blended.
Stir remaining 1 1/2 cups milk into soup.
Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
Add cheese a little at a time, stirring after each addition, until cheese melts.
Add salt and pepper.
Cook 1 minute; do not boil.
Serve immediately.
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Reviews

My DH really enjoyed this soup and I have made it for him twice last week! I had a very sharp cheddar so did not add the salt as the cheese was salty enough. I suppose you could change the taste by using different beers. Made this for Zaar Chef Alphabet Soup Game ( Jul-Dec 09)

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