Beer Cheese Soup
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beer Cheese Soup
Description
This Beer Cheese Soup starts with a roux made by melting butter and whisking in flour, cooked to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually, chicken broth, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, hot water, and beer are added while whisking to maintain smoothness. The beer adds subtle bitterness and depth to the creamy base. After thickening over medium heat, processed cheese is stirred in until melted, giving a creamy and smooth texture with a mild cheese flavor.
The soup is finished by garnishing with popcorn, adding an unexpected crunch contrast and a playful touch reminiscent of enjoying beer and snacks together. The combination of creamy texture and savory beer undertones makes it a cozy and satisfying soup.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 chicken broth 14.5 oz each, canned
- 1 water refill an empty chicken broth can with water, hot
- 2 c. half and half
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 12 oz beer
- 16 oz processed cheese Velveeta brand
- Popcorn for garnish
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan melt butter over low heat. Slowly whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 5 minutes.
- Gradually add broth to flour mixture while continuously whisking. Continue to whisk and add half and half and Worcestershire. After that add hot water and beer while continuously whisking.
- Continue to cook over medium heat while continuously whisking until soup thickens. Stir in cheese until melted. Simmer until hot.
- Serve and garnish with popcorn.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1411mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1136IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 401mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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