Ham and White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup

This soup is for those that love beer and cheese. I used a wheat beer and it gave the soup the perfect amount of beer flavor that complimented the cheese perfectly. The ham adds more flavor to an already creamy and flavorful soup.

Ham and White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 bottle wheat beer
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 cups diced ham
• 6 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
• 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire

Directions:

1. In a large pot, over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. Once the butter has completely melted add in the onion and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden.
3. Add in the garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
4. Whisk in the flour, black pepper and dry mustard. Cook stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes or until the flour is golden in color.
5. Pour in the beer and stir constantly until the mixture has slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
6. Add in the chicken stock and half and half while stirring. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5- 10 minutes or until the soup has thickened, stirring often.
7. Add in the ham and stir to mix.
8. Reduce the heat to low and add in both cheeses and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and ham is warm.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 481
Total Fat		32.3g
Saturated Fat		19g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		2g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		140mg
Sodium		1,086mg
Potassium		19.3mg
Total Carbohydrates		24.4g
Dietary Fiber		0.6g
Sugars		6.2g
Protein		27g
Vitamin A 15.7% Vitamin C 1.6%
Calcium 41% Iron 31.5%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from With Salt and Wit.