Wisconsin Cheddar Beer Soup

Name: Wisconsin Cheddar Beer Soup
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: US & Canada, American, Midwest
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 2 , carrots, peeled and chopped fine; 2 , garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup, all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 , (12-ounce) beer (see related How to Cook); 2 cups, milk, whole or low-fat; 3 cups, grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup, shredded American cheese (see note); 2 teaspoons, cornstarch; , Salt and pepper

Main Courses
US & Canada
American
Midwest
Eggs & Dairy
Cheese
Soups

Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2009

Rich, creamy cheddar beer soup helps take the chill off long Wisconsin winters; unfortunately, most recipes cook up greasy and gritty. We needed to find cheese that could take the heat.

SERVES 6

TIME 55 minutes

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