The Legendary Colophon Cafe and Deli in Bellingham, Washington
     
Soup Recipes from The Colophon Cafe    
We're pleased to share our soup recipes with you. There are more recipes in PDf format at the end of this page.
Cheddar Ale Soup (AKA Beer Cheese Soup)    
One of the most requested soups at the Colophon, our version of beer cheese soup is thick and very rich. Serve it inside a hollowed out bread bowl! HERE'S the PDF formatted version.
 
Combine in soup pot and heat to 160 degrees   24 oz Water
12 oz Beer/Ale of your choice
A generous dash of Tabasco
2 cloves minced Garlic
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Thyme
Pinch of Salt
   
   
   
   
   
     

Add to thicken soup continue to heat to 160 degrees

 

 

  Roux (3 Tbsp. Flour mixed into 3 Tbsp. Melted Butter)
12 oz Sharp Cheddar cold pack Cheese Spread
2 oz Heavy Whipping Cream
1 oz Sliced Black Olives
Hints: Whisk warm Roux into soup to thicken. Let Cheddar pack warm to room temperature, then whisk into soup. Add whipping cream to thin to your liking. Garnish soup with Popcorn and serve with sliced French Baguette.
     
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Pollo Tortilla Sopa    
African Peanut Soup    
Clam Chowder    
Curried Carrot    
Hummus    
     
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