Harvest Beer and Cheddar Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A great soup to go with wursts and other sausages, as well as potato skins, for a comforting cool weather meal. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
1/2 cup chopped celery |
1/2 cup chopped carrot |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard |
6 cups chicken broth |
1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce |
4 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese |
1 (12 ounce) bottle german beer (dunkel lager preferred) |
salt (to taste) |
Directions:
1. Finely shred cheese, using grater or food processor; set aside.
2. Saute vegetables in butter in a saucepan with garlic until tender but not browned.
3. Add flour and mustard, stirring to coat.
4. Gradually add the broth and cook until slightly thickened.
5. Add the Tabasco and cheddar and cook, stirring constantly until blended, but do not boil.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the beer and season to taste with salt; reheat soup to serving temperature, but do not boil.
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