Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup Recipe

Name: Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 1/2 white onion, chopped; 1 large shallot, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 teaspoon pure chile powder; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup beer; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 small poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced; 5 oz. shredded cheddar cheese; salt; 1/2 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon bacon fat
1/2 white onion, chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon pure chile powder
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup beer
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 small poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced
5 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
salt
1/2 lime, juice of

1
Heat bacon fat in large sauce or soup pan over medium heat.
2
Add onion, shallots, garlic and chili powder. Saute two minutes or until soft.
3
Add Parsley, cumin powder, beer and bring to a boil.
4
Boil five minutes or until liquid has reduced by half.
5
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6
In a separate sauce pan, melt butter and add flour. Cook while stirring for a few minutes. Gradually add some of the boiling soup mixture into the flour/butter mixture, stirring well before adding more. When you have mixed in enough of the soup mixture to make the the flour mixture a little runnier, add it all back into the big pot of soup.
7
Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, about 40 minutes.
8
Remove soup from the heat and blend with hand blender, or pour into blender by batches and blend until smooth.
9
Add cheese and chilies. Season with salt and lime juice.
10
Serve immediately.

686

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* 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.

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: 1 tablespoon bacon fat, 1/2 white onion, chopped, 1 large shallot, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Beer 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.

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Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup

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