Sharp Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup | Kowalski's Markets

Ingredients

• 2 ½ tbsp. Kowalski's Unsalted Butter
• 2 tbsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 3 tbsp. minced garlic
• 2 ½ tbsp. cornstarch
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• plus more for garnish
• if desired
• ½ tsp. mustard powder
• ¼ tsp. Kowalski's Chipotle Chile Powder or Ground Cayenne Pepper (optional)
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz. Kowalski's Signature Garden Vegetable (or Original) Whipped Cream Cheese Spread
• 8 oz. Kowalski's Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• shredded
• 12 oz. beer (such as an IPA or Pilsner)
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• - kosher salt and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns
• to taste
• - sliced green onions
• for garnish (optional)