Rosemary Garlic Beer and Cheddar Soup
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ½ lb. low-sodium bacon, diced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 Tbsp. Sauer's Rosemary Garlic Seasoning Blend
- 1 (12 oz.) bottle lager or pilsner, divided
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Sauer's Whole Bay Leaf
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ lb. sharp yellow cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sliced green onions, for garnishing (optional)
Preparation
1. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until the bacon is crisp (about 8 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a bowl and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add the celery, onion and rosemary garlic blend and cook until vegetables are softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Add half the beer and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
4. Meanwhile in a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cornstarch and stir until lightly browned (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk this mixture into the soup until incorporated. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
5. Add the heavy cream, cheddar cheese and the remaining half of the beer. Bring back to a simmer and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes or until thick and creamy.
6. Stir in the bacon and then season with pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions if desired and serve immediately.
2. In the same pan, add the celery, onion and rosemary garlic blend and cook until vegetables are softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Add half the beer and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
4. Meanwhile in a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cornstarch and stir until lightly browned (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk this mixture into the soup until incorporated. Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
5. Add the heavy cream, cheddar cheese and the remaining half of the beer. Bring back to a simmer and stir occasionally for about 5 minutes or until thick and creamy.
6. Stir in the bacon and then season with pepper to taste. Garnish with green onions if desired and serve immediately.
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