The BEST Beer Cheese Soup

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4.5

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    357 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    European, American

The BEST Beer Cheese Soup

If you're looking for a hearty and comforting soup that's also packed with flavor, this beer cheese soup checks all the boxes! It's made with simple ingredients like bacon, vegetables, and cheese, and the beer adds a subtle depth of flavor that will have you coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 strips thick cut bacon, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 ounces beer, malt beer works best
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • sliced green onions for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook 8 strips thick cut bacon,. Remove the cooked bacon from the pot and set it on paper towels to cool. Once the bacon is cool enough to handle, chop the bacon into coarse bits, set 3-4 tablespoons of bacon bits aside for garnish.
  2. Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the pot. To the pot add 1 yellow onion, 1 large carrot, and 2 celery stalks,. Saute the vegetables in the bacon grease until the vegetables become tender and the onions are transparent, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add in 2 cloves garlic, and saute another minute. Add 2 tablespoons butter and briskly whisk in ⅓ cup all purpose flour to create a roux. Slowly pour in 2 cups chicken broth, whisking briskly to create a smooth sauce.
  4. Pour in 12 ounces beer, 2 cups whole milk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and bacon bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add in 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, and 1 cup gruyere cheese, stir to combine well. Remove the pot from heat and serve the soup with bacon bits and sliced green onions for garnish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 986mg (41%) Potassium 242mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2173IU (43%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 559mg (56%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 986mg 41%
Potassium 242mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2173IU 43%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 559mg 56%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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