Ham & Beer Cheese Soup
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 3 cups cooked ham, diced
- 4 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, (1 lb / 16 oz / 450 g)
- 1 bottle beer, your favorite, (12 oz / 330 ml)
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- popped popcorn, for serving, as desired
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan on medium high heat and melt the butter, then add the onion and celery, saute until tender.
- In a cup or measuring cup, add the 1 cup hot water and bouillon cube or powder, set aside to dissolve to make a broth.
- To the saucepan, add milk, cream, ham, cheese, beer, and 3/4 cup of the broth. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted.
- Add the flour to the remaining 1/4 cup of broth and stir until smooth to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the soup and stir constantly until slightly thickened.
- Ladle into serving bowls and top with popped popcorn if desired. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Low cost per serving.
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