Random observation and pet peeve: recipes that do not list ingredients in the order for which they should be added!
This recipe is from Favorite Recipes in any Language, a cookbook from the friends and members of the Association of Children’s Health Care – Minneapolis (1996). Once upon a time the hospital had a thriving auxiliary (1958- 2017) with chapters named for storybook characters. An annual gala featured dinner and a craft fair. I was a proud member of first, Johnny Appleseed, which later combined forces with Mary Poppins. This recipe was contributed by Chari Eckmann, Little Women Chapter.
Sadly, I was unable to find this cookbook available for purchase anywhere. Proceeds from the book funded a video link between the NICU at Children’s Hospital and the mother’s room at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
This is a great winter soup. Hearty and flavorful. Good for company. Keep it warm in a slow cooker. I used to serve a version of this soup at Sandler New Year’s Day open houses.
Beer Cheese Soup
½ cup butter
½ cup minced onion
2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups milk
12 ounce can beer
1 10 ¾ ounce can chicken broth
3 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
In a large kettle, cook onion in butter until soft. Blend in flour and seasonings. Gradually stir in broth, milk and beer. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Add cheese, stirring and heating until smooth.
Garnishes: popcorn, croutons, minced parsley, chives, chopped green onion, crumbled bacon, additional shredded cheese
Tips: Use a wire whisk to make sure mixture is smooth. Avoid purchasing already shredded cheese. Yes, it’s convenient, but it is tossed with cornstarch or other ingredients to keep it from sticking. I use a mini KitchenAid food processor for small jobs like this – a Cusinart 12-cup Food Processor for bigger ones. Invest in “tools” you will use over and over. Just sayin….
NOTE: Any soup is better the next day so plan ahead!
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