Beer & Cheese Bisque

Beer & Cheese Bisque

Ingredients

  • 1 cup minced salt pork
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup 1/2 inch -diced onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 16 oz. beer
  • 1 quart beef broth
  • 1 pound 1/2"-sliced Johnsonville Beddar with Cheddar Smoked Sausage
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
  • 1 - 5 oz box of Garlic and Butter French Bread Croutons

Instructions

Yields 1/2 gallon


1. In a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, render the minced salt pork until it is golden brown.

2. Add the garlic, onion, carrot and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.

3. Add the flour and combine to make a roux. Let this cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don’t burn the roux.

4. Add the beer, beef broth, smoked sausage, paprika, salt, pepper and Hot Sauce. Bring this to a boil, turn to simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.

5. Whip in the cheese and top with a handful of croutons. Enjoy!

Recipe Info

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Date January 29, 2006
Categories
Soups and Sauces