JAYSUN'S WISCONSIN 3-CHEESE & BEER SOUP

Jaysun's Wisconsin 3-Cheese & Beer Soup image

Provided by Mareesme

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
2 cups diced onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1/2 cup flour
2 quarts milk
2 bay leaves
1/2 lb shredded jalapeno jack cheese
1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 lb shredded swiss cheese
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
1 dash nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) bottle wisconsin beer (Jaysun recommends New Glarus Spotted Cow, but may substitute a slightly fruity flavored ale)

Steps:

In a 1½ gallon soup pot, melt butter then saute onion and garlic until tender.
Add flour and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently over medium heat.
Add milk and whip with a whisk to blend in milk. Add bay leaves. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add cheeses, stirring in one direction only until thoroughly mixed and cheese is melted. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Remove bay leaves. Stir in beer, top with seasoned croutons and serve.
Yields 12 - 14 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 29.3, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 567.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 25.2