Beer Cheese Soup (Aka Leinie'S Beer Cheese Soup)

Name: Beer Cheese Soup (Aka Leinie'S Beer Cheese Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock (low sodium broth works excellent!); 1 cup flour; 1/2 - 1 cup butter (4 ounces = 1 stick); 1 cup minnesota wild rice; 6 -10 slices bacon, chopped; 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped into large chunks (roughly 8 ounces); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon celery salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 -4 cups leinenkugel's red lager beer (3 bottles); 4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (Use Wisconsin-made cheddar, such as Sargento ChefStyle Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. ChefStyle tast)

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken stock (low sodium broth works excellent!)
1 cup flour
1/2 - 1 cup butter (4 ounces = 1 stick)
1 cup minnesota wild rice
6 -10 slices bacon, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped into large chunks (roughly 8 ounces)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 -4 cups leinenkugel's red lager beer (3 bottles)
4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (Use Wisconsin-made cheddar, such as Sargento ChefStyle Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. ChefStyle tast)

1
Cook wild rice, set aside (or you can use precooked wild rice from the can).
2
Cook bacon, chop & then set aside.
3
Saute onion and mushrooms in (2 tbsp) butter until tender. Set aside (or dump into bacon & rice pan/bowl to save room).
4
Warm (6 tbsp) butter in a small pan, add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently, which will make a nice (roux) paste. Set aside.
5
Bring chicken stock to a low boil.
6
Stir in flour/butter mixture until dissolved.
7
Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Add sour cream, Worcestershire Sauce, garlic powder, celery salt, ground mustard, Tabasco, & pepper.
8
Add wild rice, bacon, mushrooms, & onion, then stir in cheese until completely melted.
9
Cook on low-medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Slowly add Lienie's Red and cook for 15 - 30 minutes on med-low, stirring frequently (adjust consistency by adding more Leinie's or flour if necessary). Careful to not hard boil.
11
Add additional pepper, wild rice, bacon and/or mushrooms to taste.
12
Garnish with additional bacon and/or popcorn and a couple shreds of cheese. Side with a sourdough boule or similar fresh bread; when tail-gaiting use sourdough croutons.
13
Freeze it, gift it, love it. This is THE soup that all your friends will want the recipe for!
14
Ignore nutrition facts -if your worried about fat or calories you probably shouldn't make beer cheese soup : ) Bon Appetit !

2325

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

206

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken stock (low sodium broth works excellent!), 1 cup flour, 1/2 - 1 cup butter (4 ounces = 1 stick), 1 cup minnesota wild rice, and more.

Yes, Beer Cheese Soup (Aka Leinie'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!