Harvest Beer and Cheddar Soup
Description: 🍲 A delightful concoction perfect for pairing with hearty wursts, sausages, or crispy potato skins, making it an ideal choice for a cozy, comforting meal on a chilly winter evening. 🥔🌭
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: 🍗🧀🥕🍖🇩🇪🇪🇺❄️< 60 Mins👩🍳🍲🔥Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 260.6
- Fat Content: 16.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 42.7mg
- Sodium Content: 967.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 11.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 | butter |
| 1/2 | celery |
| 1/2 | carrot |
| 1/2 | onion |
| 1/2 | bell pepper |
| 2 | garlic cloves |
| 6 | tablespoons all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 | teaspoon dry mustard |
| 6 | cups chicken broth |
| 1/4 | teaspoon Tabasco sauce |
| 4 1/2 | cups shredded cheddar cheese |
| 1 | cup beer |
| salt, to taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by finely shredding the cheddar cheese using a grater or food processor, setting it aside for later use.
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Saute Vegetables: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the finely chopped celery, carrot, onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic cloves. Saute the vegetables until they become tender, ensuring they don’t brown in the process.
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Incorporate Flour and Mustard: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour and dry mustard over the sauteed vegetables, stirring well to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
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Thicken with Broth: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Allow the mixture to simmer until it slightly thickens, intensifying the flavors.
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Add Tabasco and Cheese: Incorporate the Tabasco sauce and the shredded cheddar cheese into the simmering mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and blends seamlessly with the other ingredients. It’s crucial not to let the soup come to a boil at this stage.
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Finish with Beer: Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour in the beer, stirring well to combine. Season the soup with salt according to your taste preferences, adjusting as needed.
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Reheat and Serve: Reheat the soup to your desired serving temperature, ensuring it’s piping hot but avoiding boiling. Ladle the rich and creamy Harvest Beer and Cheddar Soup into bowls, garnishing with a sprinkle of shredded cheese or a drizzle of hot sauce if desired. Serve alongside your favorite wursts, sausages, or crispy potato skins for a truly satisfying meal that celebrates the flavors of the season.
Whether you’re a beginner cook looking to impress or a seasoned chef in search of a new culinary adventure, this Harvest Beer and Cheddar Soup is sure to become a beloved addition to your repertoire. With its creamy texture, bold flavors, and comforting warmth, it’s the perfect dish to enjoy with loved ones on a crisp winter evening. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this irresistible soup. Cheers to good food and great company! 🍻🧀🥣
