Basically an excuse for lovers of cheddar cheese everywhere to essentially drink melty cheese. (Winning.) Beer and smoky bacon add depth
Author: Delish/Photo credits to delish.com
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
½ lb. bacon
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ c. all-purpose flour
2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. whole milk
8 oz. lager
4 c. shredded cheddar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Bread, for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to let drain, then crumble.
Heat skillet with bacon fat over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 6 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and whisk until golden, 3 minutes, then add broth, milk, and beer and let simmer until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
Add cheese and continue to simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir in most of the crumbled bacon.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining bacon. Serve warm with bread.
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