Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe Recipe

Name: Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks, hard green parts and stems discarded, diced (about 2 cups); 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup); 2 celery ribs, diced (about 1 cup); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 Turkish bay leaf; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; 1 3/4 cups chicken broth; 1 (12-ounce) bottle English ale; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 cups extra-sharp cheddar, grated; 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled; crusty bread, sliced

Servings: persons

2 medium leeks, hard green parts and stems discarded, diced (about 2 cups)
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
2 celery ribs, diced (about 1 cup)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 Turkish bay leaf
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 (12-ounce) bottle English ale
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups extra-sharp cheddar, grated
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
crusty bread, sliced

1
Add butter to 4-quart heavy saucepan set over medium heat. When melted, add leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf. Cook for five minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
2
Turn heat to medium-low, and sprinkle in flour. Stir well with wooden spoon, and cook for three minutes. Whisk in the milk, broth, and beer in a slow stream. Turn heat to medium and bring to simmer, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and ground pepper. Stir well.
3
Add handful of cheese and stir until it melts. Continue adding cheese and stirring, until all cheese is incorporated. Make sure soup doesn't come to a boil by turning down heat if necessary.
4
Discard the bay leaf. Serve soup in bowls with bread and crumbled bacon.

1446

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium leeks, hard green parts and stems discarded, diced (about 2 cups), 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup), 2 celery ribs, diced (about 1 cup), 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe

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