5 from 6 votes
Beer Cheese Soup
Rich, hearty, and inspired by fondue, Beer Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
390 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Soup, Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 onion diced, small
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups light beer such as pilsner
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, medium
- 2 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- chives chopped for garnish (optional)
- flat-leaf parsley chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Pour off excess bacon fat, leaving about 1 to 2 tablespoons in the pot. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and thyme, cooking until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and stir until melted. Sprinkle in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste and until the mixture is smooth and slightly bubbly.
- Gradually pour in beer while stirring, then add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add shredded cheeses a little at a time, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in half of the cooked bacon. Serve the soup hot, garnished with remaining bacon, chives, and parsley, if using.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
418mg
(17%)
Potassium
195mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1257IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1257IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.