With Superbowl Sunday this weekend, the pinnacle of the tailgating season has arrived. I thought this recipe would be an appropriate way to begin the festivities.
Amber Ale & Fontina Soup
Serves 6 / Serve with Amber Ale
Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1/2 of a 12 oz. bottle Amber Ale
1/2 lb Fontina cheese
1 qt. chicken stock
3 TBS flour
salt & white pepper to taste
Method:
Melt butter over medium heat.
Increase heat & add onion & garlic. Saute until translucent.
Add flour & cook for about 2 minutes.
Add ale & cook for about 3 minutes.
Add stock, stir until incorporated.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Fold in cheese in 2-3 parts.
Season.
