Ploughman's Soup
photo by magpie diner
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
2-4
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
- 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup light ale (do not substitute beer)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1⁄2 cups crumbled cheshire cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- vidalia onion rings (for garnish) or 1 slice scallion (for garnish)
directions
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy pan. Gently saute the onion until golden. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, then gradually whisk in the stock and ale. Return to the heat and bring to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the cheese. Stir in the remaining cheese, a bit at a time (keeping the heat low), until the cheese is all melted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish each bowl with the reserved cheese and the onions.
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Reviews
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This soup was a serious treat! I splurged on some authentic Cheshire cheese and followed the recipe to a T, just subbing brown rice flour and veg stock to make it gluten-free & veg. The flavours remind me of a true swiss cheese fondue, only as a soup this is creamy yet light, and the cheshire cheese is flavourful without being overpowering. I agree it could serve 3 for a light meal, but for a dinner portion it's going to make a hearty meal for 2. Very easy to make, I think it benefited from sitting a while. Thanks Elmotoo...!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Elmotoo
Geneva, New York