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Easy Beer Cheese Soup
5 from 18 votes

Easy Beer Cheese Soup

Easy Beer Cheese Soup combines crispy bacon, sautéed onion, garlic, and jalapeño with a creamy base enriched by cheddar cheese and lager beer. Thickened with a butter-flour roux and cornstarch, the soup is smooth with a mild spicy kick. It offers a comforting, cheesy dish suitable for cooler days and pairs well with crusty bread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 934 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Irish

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces Bacon thick cut
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño minced and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces lager mild beer, pale ale or lager
  • 16 ounces cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • green onion for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side until crispy or bake bacon in the oven,
  2. After cooking, place the bacon on paper towels to absorb grease.
  3. Heat a large dutch oven or pot over medium heat and add a tablespoon of bacon grease to the pot.
  4. Add the diced onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it becomes tender.
  5. Then add the garlic and diced jalapenos and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add butter and then add the flour and into the onion and garlic mixture.
  7. Add the broth and beer and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  9. In a large bowl, combine the cheese and cornstarch and toss to coat the cheese completely.
  10. Add the heavy cream to the soup and then add ½ cup of cheese at a time, stirring constantly in between each batch until melted.
  11. Once all of the cheese has been added and melted. remove the pot from the heat.
  12. Garnish with diced cooked bacon and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • Use freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese for better melting and creamier texture.
  • Substitute vegetable broth and omit bacon for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust spiciness by omitting jalapeños or adding more if desired.
  • Non-alcoholic beer can replace lager if preferred.
  • Use alternative milks like whole, low-fat, or non-dairy as suits dietary needs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 934kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 77g (118%) Saturated Fat 45g (225%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 24g (120%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 234mg (78%) Sodium 1005mg (42%) Potassium 385mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2235IU (45%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 877mg (88%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 934

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 934kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 77g 118%
Saturated Fat 45g 225%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 234mg 78%
Sodium 1005mg 42%
Potassium 385mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2235IU 45%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 877mg 88%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.