Beer Cheese Soup - FineMark Bank & Trust, a division of Commerce Bank

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Small Yellow Onion
• 4 Cloves Garlic ((Microplaned or Minced))
• 2 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Sage
• ¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 Tbsp. Potato Starch
• 2 tsp. Paprika
• 2 Tbsp. Apple Butter or Pumpkin Butter
• 2 Cups ½ & ½
• 2 Cups Chicken Broth (*Optional: Vegetable Broth)
• 1 12 oz Bottle Lager
• ½ Cup Apple Cider
• 1 Chopped Apple ((Honey Crisp or Granny Smith))
• 1 Tbsp. Chipotle Sauce
• 1 tsp. Espresso Dark Balsamic* (*Optional Topping: Pumpkin Seeds, Cooked Smoked Sausage, or Chorizo)
• 1 Tbsp. Sherry Vinegar
• 3 Cups Grated Sharp Cheddar ((Red Fox English Cheddar is my favorite for this recipe.))
• 4 oz. Brie Cheese (Cubed (Rind removed.))
• ¼ tsp. Cayenne