Description
Delight in the cozy warmth of Beer Cheese Soup, a Creamy Soup perfect for any occasion. Prepare this comforting dish as easy Thanksgiving Appetizers, enjoying it in Bread Bowls or alongside Grilled Sausage for ultimate satisfaction. Elevate any season with these Beer Cheese Soup Crockpot recipes featuring the hearty flavors of Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped (Optional)
- 1 ½ cups diced carrots
- 1 ½ cups diced yellow onion
- 1 ½ cups diced celery
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle pilsner-style beer
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups)
- Popped plain or salted popcorn, for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by heating the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving drippings in the pot.
- Add carrots, onion, and celery to the reserved drippings. Increase heat to medium-high, cooking until vegetables are softened, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add butter, stirring until melted, followed by flour, stirring until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in beer and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes, then add chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium, simmering until it coats the back of a spoon, 12–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with bacon and popcorn.
Notes
- Choose a good-quality cheese for the best flavor; experiment with blends like Gouda or Monterey Jack.
- To thicken the soup, add more flour or cornstarch mixed with water if needed.
- Avoid overheating the cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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