Description
Cheese Ale Soup is a classic comfort dish that blends creamy cheddar cheese with the robust flavor of ale. Perfect for a chilly evening or as a hearty appetizer, this soup is rich, velvety, and customizable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ale (pale ale recommended)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh chives, croutons, or paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Shred cheese, dice vegetables, and mince garlic.
- Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Stir for 2-3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in the ale, followed by the broth. Simmer gently.
- Incorporate Cheese and Cream: Lower heat to avoid curdling. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add cream and stir until smooth.
- Season: Mix in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with chives, croutons, or paprika, and enjoy!
Notes
To prevent the cheese from curdling, ensure the soup is at a gentle simmer and not boiling when adding the cheese and cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cheese Ale Soup, comfort food, creamy soup, cheddar soup, ale recipes