
Beer Cheese Soup II
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Description
This soup is a popular menu item in some of our favorite restaurants. It's very rich, creamy and delicious. Garnish with bacon bits.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1. Melt the butter or margarine in a 4 1/2 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Add the beer and raise the heat to high and boil for 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Add the chicken broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer.
- 2. Combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and stir until smooth. Set aside.
- 3. Add the half-and-half and shredded cheese to the soup. Stir constantly until the cheese melts. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 344.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 10.2 g
protein: 14.2 g
saturated fat: 15.8 g
cholesterol: 78.1 mg
sodium: 351.8 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 1.1 g