Broccoli Rabb, Guinness Black Lager and Celtic Cheaddar Bisque

Submitted by Potagekempcc

"Broccoli Rabb, Guinness, Celtic Cheese and Apple-Wood Bacon Bits infuse a rich flavor into this Irish Bisque."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 113.39 g apple-smoked bacon (Chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• 473.18 ml leeks (Chopped)
• 1 serrano pepper (Chopped)
• 2 fresh garlic cloves (Chopped)
• 907.18 g broccoli raab (Florets & stems chopped)
• 2.46 ml fine sea salt
• 2.46 ml white pepper
• 29.58 ml all-purpose flour
• 2 (680.38 g) bottle lager beer (Guinness Black Lage)
• 236.59 ml chicken stock
• 946.36 ml heavy cream (Tempered)
• 0.25 ml ground nutmeg
• 29.58 ml fresh thyme (Chopped)
• 29.58 ml winter savory (Chopped)
• 59.14 ml parsley (Chopped)
• 340.19 g cheddar cheese (Celtic Grated)

directions

1. In a Dutch oven cook bacon until crisp, remove and reserve 2-tablespoons bacon grease.
2. Add bay leaves, leeks, Serrano pepper, garlic and broccoli rabb. Season with sea salt and white pepper. Saute vegetables 6-8 minutes.
3. Deglaze with 1/4 cup *Gunness Black Lager.
4. Add Guinness Black Lager, chicken stock, heavy cream and nutmeg, Bring to a full boil and reduce to a simmer for 10-minutes.
5. Fold in fresh chopped herbs and simmer 2-3 minutes.
6. Fold in Celtic Cheddar cheese stirring until Bisque has thickened. Remove Bisque from heat and discard bay leaves.
7. Puree bisque with a hand blender or in batches.
8. Season Bisque to taste with sea salt and white pepper. Serve in warm bowls.
9. Garnish with chopped bacon and Celtic Cheddar Cheese.
10. *CHEF'S NOTE: The 2nd bottle is for the Chef.