Indulge in a cheesy delight with our collection of irresistible beer cheese soup recipes. From classic to creative, our selection offers a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the perfect balance of sharp cheddar, smooth cream cheese, and malty beer that defines this iconic dish. Whether you prefer a rich and thick soup or a lighter, broth-based variation, we've got you covered. Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with our easy-to-follow recipes, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings.
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BEER CHEESE SOUP
This easy beer cheese soup is the perfect starter or main course!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Bread Main Course Soup
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Spread garlic butter over 12 baguette slices. Top with cheese and place on a baking sheet.
- Broil cheese toasts 6" from the heat until golden and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Reserve drippings and remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add butter to reserved bacon drippings. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic and cook over medium heat until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in flour and dry mustard. Cook 1 minute.
- Slowly add beer a little bit at a time whisking after each addition. The mixture will be very thick at first. Add chicken broth and cream a little bit at a time whisking until smooth after each addition. Add Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, smoked paprika, and fresh thyme leaves.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat while whisking. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Remove from the heat.
- Set 1/4 cup cheese aside for topping, stir remaining cheese into the soup until melted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top with reserved cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve with cheese toasts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1054 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
OTTO'S BEER CHEESE SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Saute until softened. Add flour. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add chicken broth and beer. Heat until it comes to a boil. Slowly add cheese while stirring until just boiling and smooth. Add half-and-half, salt, dry mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook until soup has thickened. Cut smoked sausage into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a saucepan. Saute sausage over medium heat until heated through. It will probably take about 5 to 7 minutes. Add sausage to the soup, transfer to a large serving bowl and serve hot.
BEER CHEESE SOUP WITH GARLIC BUTTER CROSTINI
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, onions, mustard powder, cayenne and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sweat the vegetables until tender, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Pour in the stock, mustard and Worcestershire and simmer until the veggies are very soft, about 15 minutes. Add the ale, simmer, about 5 minutes, and then puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the Cheddar, gruyere and half-and-half and stir until melted through and smooth. Adjust the seasoning and top with the Garlic Butter Crostini. Enjoy with a 30-pack of your favorite cheap beer.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the baguette slices on both sides with the butter and sprinkle with salt. Grill the slices on both sides until grill marks form, about 3 minutes per side. Rub the slices with the garlic.
BEER CHEESE SOUP
Onion, parsley, paprika and beer flavor this smooth rich soup. A family friend used to invite us up for Sunday supper and served this several times. It was so simple and good, I got the recipe for my daughter, who was just learning to cook. -Sharon Lock, Forman, North Dakota.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in the soup, beer, milk, Worcestershire sauce, parsley and paprika. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Heat through (do not boil).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1077mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.
30-MINUTE BEER CHEESE SOUP
Love beer cheese soup? Here's a version you can make in just 30 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until celery and onions are transparent.
- Stir in flour, paprika, black pepper and ground red pepper. Add broth; heat to boiling over medium heat. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Reduce heat; stir in whipping cream and cheese. Heat until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in beer. If desired, serve with popcorn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 195 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 2 g
CHEDDAR CHEESE & BEER SOUP
The taste of beer is subtle, but it's just enough to complement the cheese in this rich and creamy soup. For a slightly sweeter version, you can use apple juice instead of beer. -Holly Lewis, Swink, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, celery, onions and carrots; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until onions are tender., Stir in flour, salt, mustard and cayenne until blended; gradually stir in stock. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
BEST BEER CHEESE SOUP
This delicious blend of cheese, bacon, onion, basil and more is easy to make and well worth the effort.
Provided by Michelle Pope Matthews
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain on plate lined with paper towels; crumble.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot, and celery in the butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the bacon, basil, oregano, and green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir the flour into the mixture until completely dissolved. Pour in the chicken broth and beer; cook until heated through. Melt the processed cheese food and Cheddar cheese in the mixture in small batches. Season with garlic powder and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 922.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
BEER CHEESE SOUP II
This soup is a popular menu item in some of our favorite restaurants. It's very rich, creamy and delicious. Garnish with bacon bits.
Provided by Debbie Rowe
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter or margarine in a 4 1/2 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Add the beer and raise the heat to high and boil for 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Add the chicken broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer.
- Combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Add the half-and-half and shredded cheese to the soup. Stir constantly until the cheese melts. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 351.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BEST EVER BEER CHEESE SOUP
Great for a meal, appetizer, or with a sandwich. This involves some chopping, but it's so worth it!
Provided by karaintn
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 7 cups, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in dutch oven over medium heat.
- Stir in onion, celery, carrot, parsley, and garlic.
- Cook 5 - 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
- Stir in flour, mustard, and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Gradually add milk and chicken broth and mix well.
- Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until soup is thickened and thoroughly heated.
- Stir in cheese and beer and cooke 5 - 8 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
- DO NOT BOIL.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.6, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 876, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 14
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your soup the best flavor. If possible, use organic ingredients.
- Don't skimp on the beer: The beer is what gives this soup its unique flavor. Use a good-quality beer that you enjoy drinking. A light beer will result in a lighter soup, while a dark beer will give you a richer, more robust flavor.
- Shred your own cheese: Pre-shredded cheese is often coated with cellulose, which can prevent it from melting smoothly. Shredding your own cheese will ensure that it melts evenly and creates a smooth, creamy soup.
- Season to taste: Every palate is different, so be sure to taste your soup and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic, or cayenne pepper to taste.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Beer cheese soup is delicious on its own, but it's even better when served with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include croutons, bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Beer cheese soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beer. With its rich, cheesy flavor and the addition of beer, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting soup, give beer cheese soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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