Grilled Bratwurst, Beer, and Cheddar Soup Recipe

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Beer-cheese soup with bratwurst offers a crave-worthy taste of the Midwest. Jennifer Olvera

Rich, hot beer-cheese soup may not sound like ideal summer fare, but this version is made with a warm-weather cookout star—smoky grilled brats—that transform it into a dish that's seasonally appropriate. Flavored with cheddar and spiked with a bit of Velveeta for improved texture, it's my go-to meal when I want a taste of my Midwestern roots.

Why this recipe works:

  • Rich and hearty, this soup is thickened with a little flour and the starch from diced potatoes.
  • An ultra-creamy mixture of cheddar and Velvetta cheeses cuts down on the amount of heavy cream.
  • Grilled brats and nubs of bacon lend smokiness to this full-flavored meal.

Note:The soup can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors will deepen. Just reheat it on the stovetop.

Recipe Facts

Active:25 mins
Total:45 mins
Serves:6 to 8 servings

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  • 4bratwurst, preferablycheddar brats

  • 12盎司light-bodied beer, such aspale ale

  • 1tablespoonunsalted butter

  • 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

  • 1mediumyellow onion, finely chopped

  • 2ribscelery, finely chopped

  • 2stripsbacon, chopped

  • 3mediumcloves garlic, minced

  • 2mediumred-skin potatoes, diced

  • 1/4cupdrained and finely chopped jarredroasted red peppers

  • 1/8teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1teaspoondrymustard powder

  • 1tablespoonDijon mustard

  • 1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce

  • 1 1/2teaspoonshot sauce, such asTabasco

  • 2 1/2cupshomemade chicken stock or store-boughtlow-sodium chicken broth

  • 3/4cupheavy cream

  • 1 1/2cupsmilk, divided

  • 1/3cupall-purpose flour

  • 3cupsextra-sharp cheddar cheese

  • 4盎司Velveeta, cubed

  • Kosher saltand freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Light one chimney full of charcoal.When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Alternatively, set all the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.Cleanandoilthe grilling grate.

  2. Arrange bratwurst in a 10-inch square disposable aluminum pan and pour in beer. Place tray on hot side of grill and cook until simmering, about 4 minutes. Slide to cooler side of grill. Cover grill with vents over the bratwurst. Cook with all vents open until sausages register 140 to 145°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.

  3. Remove grill lid. Using tongs, remove bratwurst and place directly on cooking grates over hot side of grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until well browned and crisp, about 3 minutes total. Remove brats and beer pan from the grill. Chop brats into small pieces. Return meat to beer and reserve.

  4. In a large stockpot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 4 minutes. Add bacon and continue to cook until browned. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.

  5. 加入土豆,烤辣椒,辣椒,干μstard, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Raise heat to medium-high. Add reserved brat and beer mixture, along with chicken stock, heavy cream, and 1 cup of milk. In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 cup of milk with flour, making sure there are no lumps. Add to soup and bring to a boil.

  6. Add cheeses, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened and potatoes are pierced easily with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve.

Special equipment

Grill, disposable aluminum pan

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
585 Calories
43g Fat
25g Carbs
24g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 585
% Daily Value*
Total Fat43g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 108%
Cholesterol115mg 38%
Sodium1139mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein24g
Vitamin C 18mg 92%
钙483毫克 37%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 673mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)