From Scratch: Beer & Cheese Soup, Rustic Bread, Salad, & Hot Vinaigrette!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories and fat content.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Non-alcoholic beer retains flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Gradually whisk in chicken broth and beer; bring to a simmer.

Add heavy cream and stir to combine; cook for 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Season with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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