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Cheddar Beer Soup

Source of Recipe


A Little Northwest Cookbook






List of Ingredients



• 1 onion, diced
  
• 2 Tbsp butter
  
• 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  
• 1 russet baking potato, peeled and diced
  
• 1-3/4 to 2 cups chicken broth
  
• 1/2 cup beer
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  
• 1-1/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Tillamook)
  






Instructions



1. Saute the onion in butter in large saucepan until soft. Add the flour and saute 1 minute. Gradually stir in the chicken broth and add the potato. Bring to a boil; then simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
   
   
2. Add the beer and simmer gently 5 minutes. Add the milk and pepper, and just heat through without boiling.
   
   
3. Remove the pan from the heat and add 1 cup of the cheese. Cover the pan and allow to stand 5 minutes or until the cheese is partially melted.
   
   Ladle into shallow bowls and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.