Best 5 Ale And Cheddar Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of ale and cheddar soup, a classic British pub favorite that has won hearts worldwide. This creamy and rich soup is a harmonious blend of smooth cheddar cheese, flavorful ale, and aromatic vegetables. Its velvety texture and delectable taste make it a perfect companion for chilly evenings, hearty gatherings, or simply as a delightful treat.

Discover two variations of this beloved soup within this article. The first recipe stays true to tradition, utilizing a selection of vegetables and a splash of Worcestershire sauce to enhance its savory profile. For those seeking a touch of extra indulgence, the second recipe incorporates crispy bacon and a hint of mustard, adding a smoky and tangy dimension to the classic flavor combination.

Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can effortlessly create this culinary delight. Whether you prefer the traditional approach or crave a more adventurous taste experience, these recipes cater to your preferences. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a delightful journey with ale and cheddar soup.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VERMONT CHEDDAR AND ALE SOUP



Vermont Cheddar and Ale Soup image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons thyme
1 chef potato, peeled, diced
8 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
12 ounces Otter Creek Copper Ale
4 cups milk
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups plus 1 cup Grafton Vermont cheddar cheese
Chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In butter sweat onion, carrots, celery and pepper over medium heat for 15 minutes, until soft. Add thyme, potato, and chicken stock; simmer until potato is soft, about 15 minutes. While this is simmering, make the roux: melt 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, stir 5 minutes; do not brown. When potato is soft, whisk roux into pot; stir and allow to thicken. Add beer, continue to stir. Add milk; stir to combine; allow to simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mustard, sauces, salt and pepper; taste to adjust seasonings. Whisk in cheddar, taste again. Do not allow soup to boil after adding cheese. Pour into bowls, topping each bowl with 2 tablespoons grated cheddar and a little fresh parsley.

ALE, CHEDDAR AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Ale, Cheddar and Cauliflower Soup image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces bacon, chopped, optional
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium celery rib, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt
black pepper
1 small cauliflower, cored and chopped
2 12-ounce bottles Brooklyn Local 2, Westmalle Dubbel or another beer in the Belgian dark-abbey-ale style
3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 bay leaf
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon mustard
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Chopped fresh cilantro or chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the butter in a large pot over medium heat. When it melts, add the bacon (if you're using it) and cook until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and some salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cauliflower, beer, stock, bay leaf and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles steadily; cover and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the mustard, and purée the soup with an immersion blender or semi-purée it with a potato masher.
  • Toss together the cheddar and cornstarch. Add the cheese mixture to the soup a handful at a time, stirring all the while, until it's well incorporated and the soup is smooth. Serve hot, garnished with the herb.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 320, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 844 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ALE AND CHEDDAR SOUP



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This is a recipe from the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company in Squamish, BC Canada. It was published in a newspaper years ago, and I held on to it. Good thing, as no longer live there but I can still enjoy the tastes from where I grew up. This soup goes great with the Butter-Beer Bread (Recipe #189804)

Provided by PiceSeasGirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
3 slices double smoked bacon, Cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large white onion, Chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups amber ale
2 large baking potatoes, Peeled and Cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups old cheddar cheese, Grated
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, Freshly Ground

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add bacon and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add onion; sauté for 2 minutes or until tender.
  • Add flour; reduce heat to medium; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add stock and ale; increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Add potatoes; return to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Transfer soup in batched to the food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Stir in cream, salt and pepper.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Note: Do not boil this soup again or it will curdle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.6, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 638.4, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.6

PUMPKIN ALE BEER CHEESE SOUP WITH SHARP CHEDDAR AND GRUYERE



Pumpkin Ale Beer Cheese Soup with Sharp Cheddar and Gruyere image

Oooh so cheesy and comforting and perfect for the season. Pumpkin ale, pumpkin puree, and a couple of pinches of nutmeg add comforting fall notes to classic beer cheese soup.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 stick (1/4 cup unsalted butter)
1 medium yellow onion (diced (2 cups))
1 medium carrot (diced small (1/2 cup))
1/2 celery stalk (diced small (1/4 cup))
2 medium garlic cloves (minced (2 teaspoons))
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage (4-5 medium leaves - or 1/2 teapoon dried)
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 12-oz bottle pumpkin ale (I use Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale)
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon coarse salt like kosher salt (can use table salt, but I suggest about 1/2 teaspoon to start as it's a little harsher)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (about 1/4 pound)
Pinch or two of ground nutmeg (to taste (I add about 1/8 teaspoon))
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Melt butter to a four-quart or larger saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, and bay leaf. Saute, stirring frequently, for another minute.
  • Add the flour and continue cooking over medium low heat, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
  • Add the milk, vegetable broth, and beer in a stream, whisking well. Return to a simmer and cook for about five more minutes until very slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the pumpkin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add handfuls of cheese, stirring constantly. Cook until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve.

JALAPENO ALE AND CHEDDAR SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1 inch slices
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 -4 jalapeno peppers, diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 (12 ounce) bottle ale
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
cayenne
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1 Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat and set aside on paper towels to drain, reserving 1-2 tablespoons of the grease in the pan. 2 Add the onion, celery and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. 3 Add the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about a minute. 4 Add the butter and let it melt and get all bubbly then sprinkle on the flour and let it cook until it starts to turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. 5 Add the ale followed by the broth and bacon and let cook for 10 minutes. 6 Add the cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese and cook until the cheese has melted but do not bring it back to a boil. 7 Season with cayenne, salt and pepper to taste. and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ale. The flavor of the ale will come through in the soup, so it's important to use a beer that you enjoy drinking. A light-bodied ale, such as a pale ale or blonde ale, will work well.
  • Don't boil the ale. Boiling the ale will drive off the alcohol and ruin the flavor. Bring the ale to a simmer over medium heat and then reduce the heat to low.
  • Use a sharp cheddar cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese will give the soup a bold flavor. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use a milder cheddar cheese or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Add the cheese slowly. Stir the cheese into the soup a little at a time, until it is melted and smooth. Don't let the soup boil after you add the cheese, or the cheese will curdle.
  • Serve the soup hot. Ale and cheddar soup is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Ale and cheddar soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of ale, cheddar cheese, and spices creates a rich and flavorful soup that is sure to warm you up. Whether you are a fan of ale or not, you are sure to enjoy this soup. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give ale and cheddar soup a try.

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