Ingredients
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- 2 cups dark beer (stout or porter)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons or chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over onions; cook 1 minute to form a roux.
- Pour in beer and milk; whisk until smooth.
- Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and paprika; melt until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper; adjust thickness with more milk if needed.
- Serve hot with croutons or garnish of choice.
Notes
- For thicker consistency, whisk 1 tablespoon flour with 1/4 cup milk before adding to soup.
- Stir cheese in gradually over low heat to prevent curdling.
- Adjust salt, pepper, and mustard to taste after cheese melts.
- Garnish with croutons, chives, or crispy bacon for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fantasy, Witcher-inspired
- Diet: Contains dairy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
