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Beer Cheese Soup

This Beer Cheese Soup is rich and robust, with a little tang, and so delicious packed with three different types of cheese, vegetables, and bacon!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer cheese soup, beer soup, cheese soup, easy soup recipes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion , finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot , peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
  • 2 scallions , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup beer , room temperature (see note below)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large russet potato , peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 1 & 1/2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 strips cooked crispy bacon , crumbled
  • 1 & 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese , room temperature
  • 1 & 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack cheese , room temperature
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • croutons, crumbled bacon, and diced scallions , for serving

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven pot warm butter over medium-heat until melted. Add the onion and carrot; saute for about 4 minutes or until vegetables become tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the garlic and scallions and cook for 20 seconds until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the flour and dry mustard and mix until no white patches remain. (Mixture will be thick.)
  • Slowly pour in the broth; cook and stir until flour is dissolved.
  • Add beer, cream, potatoes, and broccoli.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bacon.
  • Stir in all three cheeses until melted.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Ladle into bowls, top with the croutons, crumbled bacon, and diced scallions.

Notes

What type of beer to use in beer cheese soup? I used Lagunitas IPA, but just make sure to use a beer that you really enjoy drinking on its own because you will definitely be able to taste it in this soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2417IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 2mg