Description
This is a really manly version of the regular beer cheese soup. A hearty warming winter treat. I like to use guiness, but any dark beer could be used. Also if you like your soup smooth; puree the soup before adding the beer and cheese.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter
- Onion
- Celery Ribs
- Carrots
- Flour
- Milk
- Chicken Stock
- Guinness Stout
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Dry Mustard
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Cayenne Pepper
- Sugar
- Salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter, and saute onion, celery and carrots until soft
- Stir in flour and cook for 5 minutes
- Add milk and stock, stirring constantly and cook until thickened
- At this point you can puree mixture if you want a smooth soup
- Add beer, worcestershire sauce and mustard, simmer for 5 minutes
- Slowly add the cheddar cheese, but do not let the soup boil
- Season with salt and ladle into bowls
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired