Melt butter over low heat in a large pot, and then add the onions, celery, and parsnips. Cover and cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in the stock and the beer. Add the bay leaves and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil slowly - take caution as the liquid tends to bubble up as it comes to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until flavors come together and the soup has reached a nice consistency, about 1 hour.
Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the cheeses, a little at a time, stirring until nearly melted after each addition. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, taste, adjust seasoning, if necessary. Garnish with the parsley and Spicy Popcorn.
For the popcorn:
In a large, partially covered saucepan heat olive oil with a pinch of cayenne pepper and 1 piece of popping corn until hot enough to make the corn pop. Add the remaining popping corn and cook partially covered, shaking, until all corn is popped. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4481.83 Kcal (18765 kJ)
Calories from fat	2931.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	325.73g	501%
Cholesterol	173.87mg	58%
Sodium	3555.07mg	148%
Potassium	573.27mg	12%
Total Carbs	450.6g	150%
Sugars	5.7g	23%
Dietary Fiber	57.52g	230%
Protein	87.03g	174%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Vitamin A	2.4mg	80%
Iron	29mg	161%
Calcium	631.3mg	63%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	931.89 Kcal (3902 kJ)
Calories from fat	609.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	67.73g	501%
Cholesterol	36.15mg	58%
Sodium	739.2mg	148%
Potassium	119.2mg	12%
Total Carbs	93.69g	150%
Sugars	1.18g	23%
Dietary Fiber	11.96g	230%
Protein	18.1g	174%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	80%
Iron	6mg	161%
Calcium	131.3mg	63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

116

Points
136

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Total Fat

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