Spicy white cheddar beer cheese soup

• Meat

  • 1 Chives and chopped bacon

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/3 cup Carrot
  • 1/2 cup Celery
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Jalapeno
  • 1 small handful Thyme, Fresh sprigs
  • 1 cup White onion

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Ap flour
  • 1/2 tbsp Caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Peppercorns, black whole
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 Bread bowls

• Dairy

  • 4 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup Half and half
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 1/2 cups White cheddar cheese, sharp

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 bottle Beer

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/3 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1 cup white onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. jalapeno, chopped (remove seeds)
• 1/4 cup AP flour
• 1 bottle / can of light beer (12 oz. lager is preferable)
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 Tbsp. black peppercorns, whole
• 1/2 Tbsp. caraway seeds (toasted if possible)
• small handful of fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 1/2 cups of white cheddar cheese, shredded (adjust this to your liking!)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 (large) or 4 (small) bread bowls
• chives and chopped bacon, for garnish

Directions

• In a deep pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add celery, carrot, onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook until veggies become very tender, about 20 minutes. Add flour, and let it cook for a few minutes. Stir continuously to avoid browning. The consistency of the veggies and flour together should feel similar to a vegetable paste as you stir it. Slowly add the bottle of beer, while still stirring continuously. Then, slowly whisk in the chicken stock. Add the bay leaf, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, and fresh thyme. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add milk and half and half, stir to blend everything together, then bring to a quick boil. Immediately turn back down to a simmer, and allow it to simmer for another ten minutes. Whisk in cheese, and check to be sure consistency is to your liking. Add more stock if it seems too thick. Strain entire contents into another large pot, and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a bread bowls, garnish as you please, and enjoy!