Creamy Cheddar Cheese Soup (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
4 ounces apple smoked bacon, diced |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
1/4 cup celery, chopped |
1/4 cup flour |
12 ounces of beer, pale ale |
1 quart chicken stock |
8 ounces maytag white cheddar cheese, grated |
salt and pepper |
chopped parsley |
1/2 cup small diced toasted croutons |
Directions:
1. Brown the bacon in the soup pot. Remove excess grease. Add the butter, onions, and celery to the pot with the bacon and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Dust the flour over the vegetables and bacon, cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Stir in the beer, and then the stock.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with chopped parsley and croutons.
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