Brown Ale & Cheddar Soup

What you need:

    • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 celery, diced
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 Tbsp. thyme
    • 1 large jalapeno, deseeded and diced
    • 4 Tbsp. butter
    • 1 bottle brown ale
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 12 oz. bacon
    • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
    • 3/4 lb. sharp cheddar cheese
    • Extra sliced jalapeno and crumbled, cooked bacon, for garnish

Directions:

    1. Cook bacon for 8 minutes and drain. Place bacon on paper towel lined plate.
    2. Add celery, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and thyme to the same skillet and cook for 8 minutes.
    3. Add 1/2 the bottle of beer and simmer for 5 minutes. Add broth.
    4. In a small skillet, melt butter; then add flour and cook 2 minutes.
    5. Whisk roux into soup and cook 8 minutes.
    6. Add heavy cream, sharp cheddar, and rest of beer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    7. Stir in bacon and season with salt and pepper.
    8. Garnish with jalapeno and bacon; serve!

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