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Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup


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  • Author: Bria Helgerson
  • Total Time: 135 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Buttery roasted root vegetables and a rich, cheesy beer soup. Comfort food at its finest!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 large rutabaga
  • 4-5 small-medium parsnips
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large vidalia onions
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 24 oz (680 g) beer (2 - 12 oz bottles) beer
  • 6 cups (1420 ml) vegetable stock (6 cups) vegetable stock
  • 2 cups (473 ml) unsalted butter (2 sticks ( 1 cup)) unsalted butter
  • 0.75 cups (177 ml) flour (3/4 cup) flour
  • 8 cups (1900 ml) whole milk (8 cups) whole milk
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 3.5 lbs (1588 g) cheese (3.5 lbs) cheese
  • 3-4 tbsp chipotle-adobo sauce
  • 2-3 tsp salt
  • 1-2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • few handfuls italian parsely

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (204°C).
  2. Toss diced rutabagas and parsnips with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a lined baking sheet and roast until browned and cooked through, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

For the Soup

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, garlic, and bay leaves; cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 20-30 minutes.
  3. Remove onions with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  4. Gently heat milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  5. Add remaining butter to the stockpot and melt over low heat.
  6. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  7. Slowly whisk in hot milk until thickened.
  8. Add cheese and stir until melted.
  9. Add beer, vegetable stock, and adobo sauce; simmer gently.
  10. Add onions and roasted vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
  11. Cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes until thick.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, blend a portion of the soup before adding the roasted vegetables.
  • Substitute other hearty root vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes for the parsnips or rutabaga.
  • Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 105 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 700
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 80