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A bowl of creamy Beer Cheese Soup topped with herbs and bread, perfect for comfort food lovers.

Beer Cheese Soup

A comforting and creamy soup with a cozy depth from beer, perfect for cold nights and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For cooking the vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped For the savory base
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced For flavor
  • 1 medium Carrot, diced Optional, for classic soup vibe
  • 1 stalk Celery, diced Optional, for classic soup vibe
Liquid Base
  • 12 ounces Beer (lager or pale ale) Choose mild to avoid bitterness
  • 4 cups Chicken or vegetable broth For the soup base
  • 1 cup Milk or half and half Adds richness
Cheese Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese, grated Best to grate yourself for a smooth texture
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese Optional, for extra creaminess
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds a little edge
  • to taste Salt Season to preference
  • to taste Pepper Season to preference
  • a dash Hot sauce Optional, for a kick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a big pot.
  2. Add chopped onion, and if using, diced carrot and celery. Cook until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir, letting it cook for about 1 minute.
  5. Slowly pour in the beer while stirring. Add the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Lower the heat. Stir in milk or half and half, warming it up without boiling.
Cooking
  1. Gradually add grated cheddar, stirring until melted. If using cream cheese, add it now and stir until smooth.
  2. Stir in Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

Keep the heat low once dairy and cheese are added. Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture. If the soup gets too thick, add warm broth or milk to loosen it.