Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Beer Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces beer (nothing too dark, light beers work as well); 12 lb bacon (not in the recipe I remember) (optional); ½ cup onion, diced; ½ cup carrot, finely chopped; ½ cup celery, minced; ¼ cup red pepper, minced; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth; ¼ cup flour; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon sugar; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; garlic-flavored croutons, to garnish; paprika, to garnish

Servings: persons

12 ounces beer (nothing too dark, light beers work as well)
12 lb bacon (not in the recipe I remember) (optional)
½ cup onion, diced
½ cup carrot, finely chopped
½ cup celery, minced
¼ cup red pepper, minced
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
¼ cup flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon sugar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic-flavored croutons, to garnish
paprika, to garnish

1
Open beer and let stand while you dice the veggies.
2
Saute bacon until crisp (if using); drain, reserving drippings, crumble bacon.
3
Saute veggies in 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon grease until soft.
4
Add chicken broth.
5
Fill empty broth can with beer and add to mixture.
6
(save, DO NOT DRINK, the remaining beer!)
7
Bring to boil, then simmer.
8
Pour remaining beer into mixing bowl (told you not to drink it) and whisk in flour.
9
Gradually add to broth, stirring constantly, until thick.
10
Add Half & Half, bacon (if desired) and cheese.
11
Heat until cheese melts.
12
Stir in sugar.
13
Add salt, pepper to taste.
14
After ladeling into bowls, garnish with croutons and paprika.

8025

kcal

Calories

622

Fat

Carbs

535

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces beer (nothing too dark, light beers work as well), 12 lb bacon (not in the recipe I remember) (optional), ½ cup onion, diced, ½ cup carrot, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Beer Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer Cheese Soup

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