Chili Con Queso Soup

Cheese Chili - the flavors are a play off of Chili Con Queso dip.  The Brinery's Verde Hot Sauce brightens all the flavors of the chili. Serve with the Spicy Cheddar Breadsticks.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Butter
  • 1/2 large Onion diced
  • 1 2 oz. can of green chili
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 2 quarts Chicken Stock
  • 1 pint Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 bottle Corona or other Mexican beer
  • 2 28 oz Cans of Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • Dash of salt
  • 12 oz. cream cheese
  • 5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper diced
  • The Brinery Verde Solanales Hot Sauce

Instructions

  • Melt butter in soup kettle. Add onion and green chili. Saute till onion is soft.
  • Add flour and let bubble for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Slowly add chicken stock, cream and beer to roux, allowing liquid to thicken. Do not let liquid boil. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  • Slowly add cheese, stirring constantly.
  • Add jalapenos to the soup. Serve with Spicy Cheddar Breadsticks.
  • Drizzle several drops of hot sauce in each serving bowl.

Notes

Like here to go to the Spicy Cheddar Breadsticks recipe.  They're just perfect with this soup.