Ham & White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup
What you need:
For the soup:
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 3/4 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 bottle wheat beer
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 6 oz. shredded sharp white cheddar
- 6 oz. shredded yellow cheddar
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire
- 2 cups diced ham
For garnish:
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Diced green onions
- Shredded cheddar
Directions:
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt butter completely. Then add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
- Then whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until flour is golden and has a nutty aroma.
- Add beer, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens a little, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and milk and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, Worcestershire, and ham.
- Serve garnished with bacon, green onions, and shredded cheddar.
Recipe from With Salt & Wit
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