Tillamook Beer Cheese Soup

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 3 cups milk
• 3/4 cup dark beer
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, chopped
• 2 cups tillamook extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 heat butter in sauté pan.
• 2 add flour and cook on low heat.
• 3 stir mixture until it starts to bubble.
• 4 do not allow to brown.
• 5 pull off fire and set aside.
• 6 heat milk in sauce pan until it is just ready to boil.
• 7 add garlic, salt and pepper and crushed chilies.
• 8 stir mixture until just before boiling.
• 9 add half of flour/butter mixture (roux) and stir with wire whisk until at a low simmer.
• 10 additional roux may be added to thicken.
• 11 stir constantly to avoid burning.
• 12 turn down heat and add cheese and beer.
• 13 stir to allow cheese to melt.
• 14 texture should be smooth to the touch.
• 15 may be reheated on low temperature.
• 16 (do not boil.).