Creamy Cheddar Ale Soup Recipe: Satisfying a Craving

[pkd09]

I have a craving and I'm not pregnant! I did a "google" search and am coming up with all differnet kinds....with carrots/potatoes/celery etc. Looking for just a creamy cheddar ale soup. Does anybody have one they have had and would love to share?

 

[StacieB]

Here is one I found. Look up Beer Cheese Soup and there are lots to look at.Beer Cheese Soup II Recipe - Allrecipes.com

 

[makeawhisk]

My hands down favorite cheddar ale soup is from the Disney Epcot Food & Wine Festival Cookbook. They serve this soup at Canada in Epcot, apparently. I serve it with pretzel bread, and it's unbelievable. ¼ pound of Smoked Bacon (finely chopped)
1 Medium Red Onion (finely chopped)
½ cup Celery (finely chopped)
½ cup Carrot (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
3 cups of Whole Milk (scalded)
2 cups of Chicken Stock (scalded)
12 ounces of Grated or Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
3 dashes of Hot Sauce
½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
½ cup Beer (Dark Ale preferred)
salt and pepper to taste
chopped chives or crispy bacon for garnish (optional)1. Saute’ the bacon in large, heavy-bottom, non-reactive soup pot over medium heat until wilted but not browned.2. Add Onion, Celery, and Carrots and cook until onions are translucent and bacon has crisped.3. Sprinkle in Flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in Milk and Stock, a little at a time, blending well to ensure that there are no lumps. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.4. Remove from heat and whisk in the Cheese, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce and Beer. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.5. Sprinkle with chives and/or bacon to garnish and serve

 

[PampChefJoy]

I think you have to have the mirepoix in there as a flavor base, but if you don't want the carrots/celery/onion texture, you can either puree it to death or strain it out before proceeding. Here is one I just came across recently that looks good:

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/cheddar-ale-soup.html?cm_src=RECIPESEARCH

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I completely understand those cravings, even when we're not pregnant! I actually have a delicious creamy cheddar ale soup recipe that I would love to share with you. It's one of my go-to comfort foods and I know you'll love it too. Let me know if you're interested and I'll send it over to you. Happy cooking!