Name: Beer and Cheddar Soup with Kielbasa Sausage
Yield: 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic cloves, chopped; 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 12 oz. lager (such as Brooklyn Brewery); ½ cup heavy cream; 8 oz. mild yellow cheddar, grated; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb link kielbasa sausage, cut into 6–8 pieces; 1 apple, cored, sliced

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Ditte Isager

This rich and cheesy broth is satisfying on its own, but goes main course with the addition of seared kielbasa sausage. Recipe by Chris Shepherd, Underbelly, Houston

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