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I’m celebrating Oktoberfest a bit late on my blog, but the weather has just starting feeling fall-like this week! Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival held in Munich, Germany at the end of September/beginning of October that is famously known for its beer drinking and accompanying eats.
When I think of Oktoberfest, I immediately imagine beer, pretzels, and yummy wursts (or sausages). One of my favorite sausages (although it’s not German) is Kielbasa, especially when grilled.
Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa is made with beef, pork, and turkey with a blend of natural spices to really bring the flavor. I wanted to play off of the smoky flavor as well as pay tribute to Oktoberfest with a Beer and Cheddar Soup to pair with the Grilled Polska Kielbasa. I found Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa in my local Walmart.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 12 oz Oktoberfest beer
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked hot sauce (can also use liquid smoke)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 12 oz extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa
- the juice of 1 lemon, optional
- olive oil for drizzling, optional
- chives, finely chopped, for garnish
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