Smoked Gouda Beer Cheese Soup

Author: Christopher and Shay Dorion
Total Time:
Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. flour
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• 1 stock celery, minced
• 1 carrot, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 stick butter
• 1/4 cup chicken base
• 2 cups water
• 2.5 cups heavy cream
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 lb shredded gouda cheese
• 1.5 cups blonde ale

Directions

1. Make a blond roux with the 1 oz. flour and 1 oz. salted butter. set the roux aside
2. Sauté chopped celery, carrots, onions, and garlic in a kettle with 2 oz. butter in a medium saucepan
3. Add water, chicken base, beer, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly, and add all spices (cayenne, white pepper, and white wine.
4. Simmer slowly for 10 minutes
5. Add the roux to the mixture, and whisk well
6. Add cheese in multiple increments, melting and blending it on low heat until smooth.

Notes