Bacon Beer Cheese Soup W Chicken Food

BEST-EVER BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until well incorporated, about 5 minutes more.
• Add the chicken stock, beer and half-and-half and cook, whisking often, at a very slow simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
• Add the cheddar to the soup by the handful, whisking each batch until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, mustard and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
• Puree the soup in batches in a blender (holding a thick towel over the lid to prevent overflow) until very smooth.
• Just before serving, reheat the soup until steaming and taste for seasoning, adding salt as necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each bowl with a swirl of mustard oil, a dollop of goat cheese and a sprinkle of thyme.

BACON BEER CHEESE SOUP W/ CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Fry cut bacon in soup pot until lightly crispy. Remove and set aside. Cut chicken in to bite sized pieces. Cook in bacon drippings and set aside. Cut butter in to 1 tbsp pieces and add to drippings. Whisk in flour and spices. Add beer broth and half and half. Whisk to bubble. Add cheese and whisk till you have smooth mixture. Add Worcestershire sauce, chicken and bacon. Allow to simmer. Garnish with croutons and chives.