northwoods lite beer and cheese soup

2 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 12, 2024

I've taken one of my own recipes and made it with fewer calories and fat. It still tastes really good!!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • pan spray
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 large stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups fat-free chicken broth
  • 10 ounces low-calorie (light) beer
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped lean ham
  • 1 cup wild rice, cooked
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • dash paprika or cayenne to serve

How To Make northwoods lite beer and cheese soup

  • Step 1
    Spray a Dutch oven with cooking spray and heat over medium. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and jalapeno. Cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Step 3
    Mix in the flour and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the broth, beer, nutmeg, ham and wild rice. Let cook about 7-8 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add the evaporated milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese.
  • Step 6
    Cook until the cheese has melted, do not let it boil.
  • Step 7
    Adjust seasonings to taste. Sprinkle a dusting of cayenne or paprika on each bowl to serve (depending on your heat tolerance).

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