Somerset cheddar and ale soup
A thick, savoury soup of mature Somerset cheddar, ale and leek, best with a hunk of bread.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.54 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter and soften the leek and carrot for 8 minutes.
8 min - 2
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the ale, stirring until smooth.
- 3
Pour in the stock and simmer for 15 minutes until the carrot is soft.
15 min - 4
Blitz briefly with a stick blender, keeping a little texture.
- 5
Add the milk and heat gently. Take off the heat, stir in the cheddar and mustard until melted. Season and serve with bread.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.