Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking beer and cheddar soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day or a casual gathering. Known for its creamy texture, rich cheesy flavor, and subtle beer aroma, this soup is a favorite among many food enthusiasts. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, this article will provide you with the necessary knowledge and insights to create the perfect bowl of beer and cheddar soup.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TILLAMOOK CHEDDAR AND BEER SOUP
Steps:
- Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the butter. Add the onion and sauté for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Transfer the onion to the slow cooker and add the celery, potato, stock, and beer. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the vegetables are tender. Add the Tabasco, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well.
- Using a potato masher, coarsely mash the potatoes until the soup is somewhat thickened but still lumpy. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with the chives and a dollop of crème fraîche if desired.
PUMPKIN ALE BEER CHEESE SOUP WITH SHARP CHEDDAR AND GRUYERE
Oooh so cheesy and comforting and perfect for the season. Pumpkin ale, pumpkin puree, and a couple of pinches of nutmeg add comforting fall notes to classic beer cheese soup.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Melt butter to a four-quart or larger saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, and bay leaf. Saute, stirring frequently, for another minute.
- Add the flour and continue cooking over medium low heat, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
- Add the milk, vegetable broth, and beer in a stream, whisking well. Return to a simmer and cook for about five more minutes until very slightly thickened.
- Stir in the pumpkin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add handfuls of cheese, stirring constantly. Cook until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.
BEER AND CHEDDAR SOUP
Steps:
- 1. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a bowl. Add the celery, onion, jalapeno, garlic and thyme ot the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 8 minutes. Add half of the beer and cook until reduced by half, 5 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. 2. In a small skillet, melt hte butter. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Whisk the roux into the soup until incorporated and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 8 mins. Add the heavy cream, cheddar cheeses, and the remaining beer and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 5 mins. Stir in the bacon and season with salt and pepper. Add a few tbsp of broth if the soup is too thick. Serve with garlic toasts.
LOADED RICH AND CREAMY CHEESY CHEDDAR BEER SOUP
This soup came about when I needed to clear room in the fridge and freezer for the holiday cookie and candy madness that started! It was use it or pitch it day! Glad I wrote everything down as I made it, because it turned out so wonderful that it's a keeper for LIFE! Though the veggies I use may vary in the future to what I have...
Provided by Kelly Williams
Categories Other Soups
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Cook bacon til crisp, set aside on papertowels. (I pepper my bacon and bake it in the oven at 375 for about 18-20 minutes til crisp on a foil-lined sided (not flat) cookie sheet.) In microwave safe dish or pitcher, heat water and bouillon til bouillon is dissolved. Set aside. In large deep frying pan, place sausage that has been cut in half lengthwise, casing removed, then cut into bite-sized pieces. (All 5 of them.) Don't worry, it won't be too much. Add celery, onions and red potatoes. (Dice potatoes leaving the skins on.) Saute about 10 minutes, stirring ocaisionally. Add cooked bacon pieces (about 5 strips), jalapenos, garlic, cabbage and carrots, and 1/2 a stick butter. Saute 5 minutes. Add the flour and stir to coat. Cook, stirring gently , for 2 minutes to cook the "floury" taste out. Slowly stir in beer to mix. Stir in bouillon and cream slowly til mixed. Stir in mustard and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes til thickened stirring ocaisionally. Stir in cheeses til melted and creamy.
- 2. *Garnish with extra bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and jalapenos if desired.
Tips:
- Use a good quality beer for the best flavor. A dark beer will give the soup a richer flavor, while a light beer will make a lighter soup.
- Shred the cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded cheese. This will help the cheese melt more smoothly and prevent it from clumping.
- Add the cheese slowly and stir constantly to prevent it from curdling.
- If the soup is too thick, add a little milk or beer to thin it out.
- Serve the soup with a crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Conclusion:
Beer and cheddar soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, cheesy or not, there is a beer and cheddar soup recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give beer and cheddar soup a try.
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