Robbie Fox’s pet peeves are chewing gum and “Drunken Yahoos” who punch (and break) the paper towel dispensers in the bathroom every weekend. If you’re headed to his Public House for an evening of authentic pub fare and fun, we suggest you leave the Trident at home and avoid bathroom brawls with inanimate objects. Besides, what does a paper towel dispenser know about “yo’ mama” anyway? Just keep on walkin’ buster.

Not in the mood for the pub? At least you can make some of the grub at home!

Robbie Fox’s Guinness Beer Cheese Soup

by Chef Don Santos

Yield: ~4 gallons

Ingredients:

  • 2 qts        Carrots, 1/4” dice
  • 2 qts        Onions (yellow), 1/4” dice
  • 2 qts        Celery, 1/4” dice
  • 3 oz         Garlic, minced
  • 1 oz         Cholula hot sauce
  • 3/4 tsp     Cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp      Kosher salt
  • 1-1/2 tsp  Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 18-3/4 cups     Chicken broth
  • 12-1/2 cups     Guinness beer
  • 1 lb          Butter (unsalted)
  • 2 cups      Cod seasoning
  • 12-1/2 cups     Heavy cream
  • 12-1/2 cups     Half & Half
  • 3 lbs        Irish Cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 lbs  Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1-1/2 lbs  Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/3 cup    Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup    Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp      Dry mustard powder

 

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together carrots, onions, celery and garlic. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne, salt and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and beer; simmer until veggies are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in cod seasoning with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the mixture is light brown, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually stir in heavy cream, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.
  3. Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon, Worcestershire sauce and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Enjoy!

 

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