INGREDIENTS

Soup
  • ½ C (115 g) butter
  • 2 med yellow onions, finely diced
  • 4 celery ribs, finely diced
  • 4 med carrots, finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp (20 g) garlic, roasted and mashed
  • 1 C (125 g) flour
  • 12 oz (355 ml) bottle bock beer
  • 4 C (946 ml) chicken stock
  • 1 tsp (1 g) thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp (1 g) smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp (16 g) Dijon mustard
  • 4 C (946 ml) heavy cream
  • 16 oz (454 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 16 oz (454 g) white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt to taste
Plating:
  • 1½ Tbsp (5 g) chives, chopped
  • ½ C (4 g) popped popcorn, dusted with salt and pepper

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup:
  • In a large pot over medium low heat, cook butter, onions, celery, carrot and garlic until softened. Add flour; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium, stir in beer and broth, bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened. Add thyme, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, paprika, mustard and cream. Add cheese slowly, stirring constantly, until incorporated. Remove from heat; remove bay leaf.
Plating:
  • Garnish with chives and popcorn just before serving.

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