FOOD NETWORK BEER CHEESE SOUP RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook bacon, then set aside.
• Saute onion and carrot in butter until tender.
• Set aside.
• Warm butter in a small pan, add flour and cook for 5 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently.
• Set aside.
• Bring chicken stock to a boil.
• Stir in flour/butter mixture until dissolved.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
• Add onion, carrot, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, tabasco, and bacon.
• Cook on low-medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cheese until completely melted, add beer and cook for 15 minutes on low, stirring frequently, and serve.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a bowl. Add the celery, onion, jalapeño, garlic and thyme to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 8 minutes. Add half of the beer and cook until reduced by half, 5 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
• In a small skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Whisk this roux into the soup until incorporated and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 8 minutes. Add the heavy cream, cheddar cheeses and the remaining beer and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon and season with salt and pepper. Add a few tablespoons of broth if the soup is too thick. Serve the soup with garlic toasts.