Broccoli And Beer Cheese Soup Food

BROCCOLI AND BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook broccoli as directed on package, using 2-quart saucepan.
• In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the milk and flour; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into broccoli in saucepan. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups milk, garlic salt, dry mustard and pepper; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thickened.
• Add cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Add beer; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Garnish with popcorn.

BROCCOLI BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; saute until crisp-tender. Add broccoli and red pepper; stir in broth and pepper. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until soup is thickened and vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes., Stir in cheeses and beer until cheeses are melted (do not boil). Top with additional shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream and croutons as desired., Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool soup; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight; heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally (do not boil). Add toppings as desired.

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
• Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
• Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove 2 cups of the broccoli florets, cut in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut-side down and bake until the florets begin to crisp and turn slightly brown.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top. Stir to combine and cook until the flour is absorbed and smells lightly toasted, 1 minute or so. Add the milk and half-and-half. Add the nutmeg, then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup as is, mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.) Garnish with the toasted broccoli or grated cheese and serve.

BEER-CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth and 1 can water to a boil in a large pot. Stir cheese, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, and onion into the boiling liquid; cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes.
• Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Pour beer into the soup, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl; pour into the soup and stir. Cook until the soup thickens, about 5 minutes.

WISCONSIN NATIVE'S BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.
• Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Serve topped with popcorn.

BEEFY BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in medium saucepan. Add broccoli and onion; cook 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
• Meanwhile, brown ground beef in small skillet; drain. Gradually add milk to flour in small bowl, mixing until well blended. Add with ground beef to broth mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
• Add cheese and oregano; stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste.

BEER CHEESE BROCCOLI (AND CHICKEN) SOUP

Steps:

• Whisk together both jars of cheese sauce, beer and milk. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a separate small pan, make the roux by melting your butter over medium-low heat and slowly adding in your flour (stirring constantly). Once nice and bubbly and well-mixed, whisk it into the sauce.
• Then add onion, celery, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add chicken and broccoli. Simmer for 10 minutes and you are done! Serve with nice crusty bread.