Best 9 Thick Beer Cheese Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our thick beer cheese soup, a harmonious blend of rich flavors and creamy textures. This savory soup is crafted with a delightful combination of beer, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of Dijon mustard, resulting in a velvety and flavorful broth. Perfectly balancing the sharp and tangy notes, a touch of sweetness from carrots and onions adds depth and complexity to the soup. Served with crusty bread or crackers for dipping, this hearty soup will warm your soul on chilly evenings and leave you craving more. Additionally, our collection features variations of this classic soup, including a bacon-infused version for a smoky and savory twist, a broccoli-cheddar version for added texture and nutrition, and a spicy version for those who love a kick. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure a smooth and successful cooking experience, allowing you to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEER CHEESE SOUP II



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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

1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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



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Provided by Amy Thielen

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter
1 to 1 1/2 large carrots, diced (about 3/4 cup)
3/4 cup small-diced piquillo peppers, or 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock, low-sodium store-bought or homemade
One 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably a mild-flavored blond or pale ale
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
12 ounces aged yellow cheddar (aged at least 2 years), grated
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Mustard oil or extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
Fresh goat cheese, for garnish
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until well incorporated, about 5 minutes more.
  • Add the chicken stock, beer and half-and-half and cook, whisking often, at a very slow simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cheddar to the soup by the handful, whisking each batch until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, mustard and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
  • Puree the soup in batches in a blender (holding a thick towel over the lid to prevent overflow) until very smooth.
  • Just before serving, reheat the soup until steaming and taste for seasoning, adding salt as necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each bowl with a swirl of mustard oil, a dollop of goat cheese and a sprinkle of thyme.

BEER CHEESE SOUP



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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

4 slices thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion (diced)
1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
1 carrot (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
¼ cup flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
12 ounces beer
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
12 slices baguette (1/2" thick)
2 tablespoons garlic butter
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

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

WISCONSIN NATIVE'S BEER CHEESE SOUP



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As a Wisconsin native, I'm accustomed to a fantastic beer cheese soup. This is the recipe I've created, as a salute to my home state...America's Dairy land...and a state that brews a mighty fine beer! Serve with lots of popcorn floating on top!

Provided by SAVVYHOSTESS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ½ cups diced carrots
1 ½ cups diced onion
1 ½ cups diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups beer
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup flour
4 cups milk or half and half
6 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
popped popcorn, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.
  • Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Serve topped with popcorn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 908.3 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

THICK BEER-CHEESE SOUP



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Make and share this Thick Beer-Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup celery, chopped fine
1 cup onion, chopped fine
3/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups milk or 2 cups half-and-half
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, grated (or less)
18 ounces beer

Steps:

  • Saute celery and onions in oil until transparent.
  • Add flour and cook about 7 mins (do not let onions get brown).
  • Add milk, chicken stock, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, Tabasco and salt.
  • Cook, about 45 mins on low heat.
  • Add the shredded cheese; mix well.
  • Add the beer; mix.
  • Heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1467.3, Fat 106, SaturatedFat 45.5, Cholesterol 201.1, Sodium 2025, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 58.3

DARK BEER CHEESE SOUP



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This thick and creamy soup warms the soul when served with whole wheat bread and a good salad on a cold winter day. I developed this to closely duplicate the soup at a local restaurant that closed several years ago. It took a long time. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by EMMALA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 potatoes, chopped
2 onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 ½ cups baby carrots
2 cups cauliflower florets
6 cups water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package processed cheese
⅔ cup Parmesan cheese
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, and cauliflower in a food processor; puree until smooth. Combine the vegetable mixture, water, bouillon cubes, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until the the liquid reduces to about 1/2 its original volume, about 90 minutes. Add the processed cheese, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, and beer; heat until the cheese is completely melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 2008.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

BEER CHEESE SOUP



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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

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon butter
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

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.

CHEDDAR BEER SOUP



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Extra-sharp Cheddar and malty English ale balance perfectly in this hearty soup.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beer     Cheese     Appetizer     Cheddar     Gourmet     Cheese Week

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), cut into 1/4-inch dice (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)
1 (12-oz) bottle ale such as Bass
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb extra-sharp Cheddar (preferably English; rind removed if necessary), grated (4 cups)
4 bacon slices (3 1/2 oz total), cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating water, then lift out leeks and drain in a colander.
  • Cook leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in butter in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low and sprinkle flour over vegetables, then cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add milk, broth, and beer in a stream, whisking, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cheese by handfuls, stirring constantly, and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes (do not boil). Discard bay leaf.
  • Serve sprinkled with bacon.

CREAMY BEER CHEESE SOUP



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Bring together cheese and beer in our Creamy Beer Cheese Soup! Perfect for Oktoberfest and beyond, dip pretzels or bread into this Creamy Beer Cheese Soup.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. flour
1-3/4 cups milk
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup lager-style beer
1/2 tsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
few drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until hot and bubbly, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in milk until blended; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and soup is heated through, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beer for the best flavor. A dark beer, such as a stout or porter, will give the soup a rich, malty flavor. A light beer, such as a pilsner or lager, will give the soup a more subtle flavor.
  • Shred the cheese yourself for a smoother soup. Pre-shredded cheese can contain additives that can make the soup grainy.
  • Don't boil the soup. Boiling the soup will cause the cheese to separate and become rubbery.
  • Serve the soup immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for beer cheese soup include croutons, bacon, green onions, and pretzels.

Conclusion:

Beer cheese soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a creamy and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have a cold day or a leftover beer, give this recipe a try.

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