Newcastle Beer Cheese Soup Recipe 45

Steps:

• Put the cauliflower in a small saucepan with enough water to cover it. Cook over medium heat until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Stir occasionally and cook until the onion is tender and translucent. Add the Newcastle Brown Ale and bring it to a boil. Add the chicken broth and let it come back to a boil before stirring in the cauliflower. Combine the cornstarch and three tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Let dissolve and set aside. Stir in the cheddar and half and half into the soup until the cheese is melted. Add the cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until the soup thickens. Serve with croutons.

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.