CHEESY BEER BRAT SOUP
A cheesy, Wisconsin winter soup utilizing local beer. As with any recipe there are hundreds or thousands of variations on this basic recipe. We set this cheese/beer/brat soup apart from others with a couple primary distinctions. Being a beer nerd, when I add beer to a recipe I consider the style of beer seriously. To me beer is not just whatever you happen to have in the cooler/fridge etc. Here we've slected a locally available pale ale from Ale Asylum in Madison, WI. It lends some great color to the soup and the prominent hop presence in this ale adds a great flavor without being overwhelming. To replicate this recipe without Ale Asylum's Hopalicious you can substitute any quality pale ale or IPA. Ask your local specialty retailer for tips or look for anything with "pale ale" or "IPA" on the bottle. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is probably the most widely available and is a suitable substitute. If you've any other questions, feel free to ask! Secondly, the brats. Brats should be cooked ahead of time in 12 ounces of the same beer that is being used in the soup. We typically cook our brats in a pan with beer and most of a whole onion until they're just cooked through then I throw them on my Big Green Egg and, using only natural lump charcoal WITHOUT lighter fluid, brown them gently. Then slice and quarter as per the recipe. Fianlly, I can't recommend enough that fresh ingredients be used whenever possible, especially the fresh-pressed garlic and fresh ground black peppers. Cheers!
Provided by Zook and Lola
Categories Winter
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- I know the "Recipe Desription" is long, but please read my notes on the beer and brats. It makes a tremendous difference in the finished product.
- Heat olive oil in soup pot over medium heat.
- add onion, clerey and carrots and cook about 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionaly.
- stir in flour and cook for a minute.
- Add potatoes, stock and beer and boil 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Add mustard powder, garlic and black and cayenne peppers.
- Combine milk and worcestershire in small bowl and stir into soup.
- Remove soup from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Remove two cups of mixutre, puree in blender or food processor, and return to soup.
- Return soup to low heat and add bratwurst, cooking until heated through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with warm, crusty bread, maybe with some softened garlic butter, and, of course, a glass of the beer you used in preparation.
- Send me a note and let me know what you thought!
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Seyam rana Sojib
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Audrius Mackevičius
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beer, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cheese and brats mellow out the beer flavor.
eniola olayemi
[email protected]This soup is the best! It's so cheesy and flavorful. I can't get enough of it.
Sana atiq
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Kalsoom Jan
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and flavorful. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Vianney Chamberlain
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The beer and cheese flavors are perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Juan Idiarte
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Santosh Stha
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, hearty, and flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.
abrar ullah
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever kind of beer I have on hand.
Aris Zaman
[email protected]I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.
Bb Dd
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the cheesy beer flavor is so comforting. I love that I can just throw it all in the crock pot and let it cook all day.
zulfiQar kk
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beer, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cheese and brats mellow out the beer flavor, and the soup is really creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ravi Malhotra
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can use any kind of beer I want, so I can always customize it to my taste.
Nado Elramly
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The beer and cheese give the soup such a unique and delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Md mahafus Khan
[email protected]This cheesy beer brat soup is the ultimate comfort food! It's hearty, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!