Cheddar-beer soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 cups Beer-beef broth; reserved from Drunken Rump Roast
2 cups Water
6 tablespoons Oil
9 tablespoons Flour
¾ teaspoon Dry mustard
6 cups Sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
Cayenne pepper
Salt; optional

Directions

THIS IS A LEFT-OVER RECIPE FOR USE WITH THE DRUNKEN RUMP ROAST MASTER RECIPE.

Combine broth and water in a saucepan; bringto a aboil; set aside.

Heat oil in a heavy, nonreactive saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux and coo, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5-8 minutes. Stir in mustard. Slowly qwhisk in hot liquid, making sure to incorporate all the roux around edge of pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

Stir in cheese by the handful, making sure each addition has melted and is incorporated beforea dding the next. When all the cheese has been added, simmer soup for 2 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper to taste, and with salt if desired.

See notes for menu suggestions. NOTES : Good with grilled tomato bruschetta, followed by gingerbread for dessert.

Recipe by: SF Chronicle, Jan. 31, 1996 - WEEKEND COOK Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #984 by Judi Moseley <judi@...> on Jan 4, 1998

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