TILLAMOOK BEER CHEESE SOUP

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This is from the Tillamook Cheese Factory - some of the best cheese in the world!!!!! Of course I'm biased cause they're in my home state :-) This is my fave beer cheese soup -- you can use other cheese, just make sure it's extra sharp!

Provided by Kirstin in the Couv

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
3/4 cup dark beer
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, chopped
2 cups tillamook extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat butter in sauté pan.
  • Add flour and cook on low heat.
  • Stir mixture until it starts to bubble.
  • Do not allow to brown.
  • Pull off fire and set aside.
  • Heat milk in sauce pan until it is just ready to boil.
  • Add garlic, salt and pepper and crushed chilies.
  • Stir mixture until just before boiling.
  • Add half of flour/butter mixture (Roux) and stir with wire whisk until at a low simmer.
  • Additional Roux may be added to thicken.
  • Stir constantly to avoid burning.
  • Turn down heat and add cheese and beer.
  • Stir to allow cheese to melt.
  • Texture should be smooth to the touch.
  • May be reheated on low temperature.
  • (Do not boil.).

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