Name: Beer Cheese Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped -; 1 medium poblano, seeds and stem removed, finely chopped -; 2 large ribs celery, finely chopped -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided -; 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 1 1/2 c. beer, such as lager or pilsner -; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard -; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg -; 3 c. (12 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded -; Thinly sliced scallions and soft pretzels or pretzel buns, for serving -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Beer Cheese Soup

1. 2 slices bacon, diced -

2. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

3. 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped -

4. 1 medium poblano, seeds and stem removed, finely chopped -

5. 2 large ribs celery, finely chopped -

6. Kosher salt -

7. Freshly ground black pepper -

8. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

9. 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided -

10. 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

11. 1 1/2 c. beer, such as lager or pilsner -

12. 2 tsp. Dijon mustard -

13. Pinch freshly grated nutmeg -

14. 3 c. (12 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded -

15. Thinly sliced scallions and soft pretzels or pretzel buns, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Beer Cheese Soup

1. Stage

In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

2. Stage

To same pot, add oil, onion, poblano, celery, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle ¼ cup flour over vegetables and cook, stirring, until beginning to toast, 2 minutes. Add broth, beer, mustard, and nutmeg and bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer until thickened slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.

3. Stage

In a medium bowl, toss cheese with remaining ¼ cup flour. Remove pot from heat and add cheese, a handful at a time, stirring constantly, until smooth and melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with reserved bacon and scallions. Serve with pretzels.