FRUGAL GOURMET'S BEER AND CHEESE SOUP

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This recipe is by Jeff Smith and was published in his book "The Frugal Gourmet". Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Canadian

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons peanut oil
6 cups chicken soup base
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 teaspoons flour
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
parsley (to garnish)
Polish sausage (optional) or knackwurst of frankfurter (optional)

Steps:

  • Saute the carrots, celery, and onions in the oil until lightly browned. Bring the soup stock to a boil, add the vegetables, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Dredge the cheese in the flour, and mix into the soup, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Keep stirring until you serve.
  • Add the salt, pepper, mustard, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. Finally, add the beer, and stir until all is hot. Garnish with parsley, and serve.
  • You may add sliced cooked sausage to this soup; add just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 897, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 10.6

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