VERMONT CHEDDAR AND ALE SOUP

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons thyme
1 chef potato, peeled, diced
8 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
12 ounces Otter Creek Copper Ale
4 cups milk
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups plus 1 cup Grafton Vermont cheddar cheese
Chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In butter sweat onion, carrots, celery and pepper over medium heat for 15 minutes, until soft. Add thyme, potato, and chicken stock; simmer until potato is soft, about 15 minutes. While this is simmering, make the roux: melt 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, stir 5 minutes; do not brown. When potato is soft, whisk roux into pot; stir and allow to thicken. Add beer, continue to stir. Add milk; stir to combine; allow to simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mustard, sauces, salt and pepper; taste to adjust seasonings. Whisk in cheddar, taste again. Do not allow soup to boil after adding cheese. Pour into bowls, topping each bowl with 2 tablespoons grated cheddar and a little fresh parsley.

William Dinerosjr
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I'm not a huge fan of beer, but I loved this soup. The ale flavor is very subtle and it really enhances the flavor of the cheddar cheese.


Asghar Balouch
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I thought this soup was good, but not great. The cheddar flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I would probably try it again with a different type of cheese.


REHAN Safdar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use any type of cheddar cheese and ale that I have on hand.


AizAz KHN
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


rijan Lamjel
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The cheddar and ale flavors are perfect together.


Fardin Behrooz
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover cheddar cheese. I also like that it's a one-pot meal.


Anyiah Robinson
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! I will definitely be making this again.


Lawrence Rank
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I thought this soup was good, but not great. The cheddar flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. I would probably try it again with a different type of cheese.


Khokon Mis
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the cheddar and ale flavors are very comforting.


Erike Maro
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I'm not a huge fan of beer, but I loved this soup. The ale flavor is very subtle and it really enhances the flavor of the cheddar cheese.


mzukisi moyakhe
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This soup is delicious! The cheddar and ale flavors are perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


jf nf
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of cheddar cheese and ale that I have on hand.


Camillawolfy
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Just made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! I used a local cheddar and ale, and the flavor was amazing. Will definitely be making this again.