Beer-Cheese Soup

Name: Beer-Cheese Soup
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 0.5 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped serrano peppers (2 small); 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (12-ounce) bottle ale or lager beer; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 1/2 cups); 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Crumbled crispy bacon, chopped scallions and/or finely chopped fresh chives (optional)

Instructions

Cook:40min

Cayenne provides a bit of heat in this creamy beer-cheese soup. Using a mild beer adds the perfect amount of flavor without overpowering the dish. The sharp Cheddar cheese adds a rich, savory flavor.

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 22:25:54 GMT