How to Make Harp and Cheese Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and hearty soup recipe that will warm you up on a cold day? Look no further than this delectable Harp and Cheese Soup. This creamy and flavorful soup is the perfect combination of sharp cheddar cheese, savory onions, and the smooth, malty flavor of harp beer. It's a comforting dish that will leave you feeling satisfied and cozy.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 5 cups Irish-style lager (such as Harp®)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 5 cups heavy cream
  • ¾ leek, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 5 cups shredded Irish Cheddar cheese (such as Dubliner®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 15 cups

  • Combine vegetable stock and lager in a stock pot; season with salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook potatoes in the simmering stock mixture until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Stir cream, leek, garlic, and thyme into the stock mixture; bring to a boil, return heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cayenne pepper into the soup. Melt cheese into the soup 1 cup at a time while blending with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    1002 cal.

    • Total Fat: 79g
    • Saturated Fat: 49g
    • Cholesterol: 278mg
    • Sodium: 799mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 630mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 240mg