Beer Cheese Potato Soup
Beer Cheese Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 4-6 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3-5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 bottle (12 oz) beer
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery and cook until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and potatoes and cook one minute more.
- Add beer and enough broth to cover vegetables. Bring to a simmer and let cook until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Remove soup to blender to puree in batches or use an immersion blender in the pot. Once pureed, stir in half-and-half and cheese until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!