Irish Beer Cheddar Soup

By Suesee50

Ingredients

• 64 ounces lager (recommended: Harp Lager)
• 25 ounces chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons white pepper
• 2 pounds peeled and diced potatoes
• 2 ounces cornstarch
• 6 ounces water
• 1 pound Cheddar, shredded
• 8 ounces Cheddar cheese sauce

Preparation

Step 1

Add the beer, chicken stock, onion powder and white pepper to a large pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Whisk the cornstarch mixture to the soup and reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded Cheddar, 1 handful at a time. Turn off heat and whisk in the cheese sauce. Ladle into serving bowls and serve.