Beer Cheese Soup
A creamy and decadent beer cheese soup offers a comforting meal or game day snack, ideally served in a bread bowl.
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Instructions
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Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, then add chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.
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Sauté vegetables with salt for about 10 minutes until softened and slightly browned.
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Add chicken broth and thyme to the pot, then blend the mixture until smooth.
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Return the puréed mixture to the pot, add beer, and whisk over medium heat.
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Whisk in half and half and softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.
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Toss shredded cheddar cheese with cornstarch; gradually whisk the coated cheese into the soup until melted.
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Simmer the soup for five minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
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Season with additional salt and pepper as desired.
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Serve hot, optionally in bread bowls, and garnish with chopped chives and bacon.