Sam Adams Octoberfest Beer Cheese Soup

Sam Adams Octoberfest Beer Cheese Soup

Things You'll Need On Hand:

• 1 1/2 Cup Diced Carrots
• 1 1/2 Cup Diced White Onion
• 1 1/2 Cup Diced Celery
• 1 Cup Diced Red Bell Pepper
• 2 Cloves of Garlic (Chopped)
• 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
• 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
• 3 Cups Chicken Stock
• 1 12-Oz Sam Adams Octoberfest Beer
• 1/3 Cup Flour
• 4 Cups of Milk
• 6 Cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 2 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tsp Dry Mustard
• 2 Large Links of Smoked Turkey Sausage (Polish)

Vegetables:

Sauté diced carrots, celery, red pepper, onion and garlic. Add in chicken stock, salt, pepper, cayenne and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.

Soup Base:

In a large soup pan or Dutch oven, melt butter and flour and mix until thickened. Add in milk and beer. Slowly fold in cheese until melted thoroughly. 

When mixture has a nice, creamy base, add in vegetables and chicken stock.

Finish:

Sauté turkey sausage in 1/2" cubes (already cooked). Once browned, add into soup.

Top with crushed pretzels and enjoy!