Cheddar and Beer Soup

Name: Cheddar and Beer Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 baguette; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 2 smalls carrots, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 473 milliliters chicken broth; 340 grams beer (not dark); 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 710 milliliters grated sharp Cheddar, plus more for garnishing; 1 Tbsp sugar; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter; 473 milliliters whole milk; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped

Cheddar and Beer Soup is a vegetarian main course. One serving contains 868 calories, 33g of protein, and 53g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 31% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Father's Day will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up sugar, flour, butter, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 F. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stirring constantly, add the flour and cook for 3 minutes; the mixture will clump. Still stirring constantly, add the broth slowly and cook until a thick, smooth paste forms, 3 minutes. Still stirring, slowly add the milk, then the beer. Cook until the foam subsides and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

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Add the Cheddar, salt, pepper, sugar, and hot sauce (if using) and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Let cool for 5 minutes.Meanwhile, thinly slice the baguette. Arrange on a baking sheet and brush with the oil.

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Bake until golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Ladle the soup into individual bowls and top with additional grated Cheddar and the baguette slices.Tip: Use a beer that's light in flavor, like a lager or a pale ale. The darker the beer, the more bitter the soup will taste.

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Pale Ale