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beer cheese soup

Beer Cheese Soup

Beer Cheese Soup is delicious and creamy. You can make this cheese soup in about 30 minutes.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer soup, cheese soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 536kcal
Author: Sandy

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups Carrots, cut in small cubes
  • ¾ cup Celery, chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
  • 12 oz Light Beer
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • ¾ cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • Sea Salt and Ground Pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Chives
  • Croutons
  • Extra Cheese
  • Cooked Bacon, chopped

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan or pot, heat oil over medium low heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic with bay leaves. Cook until vegetables are tender. It will take about 5 minutes.
  • Add butter, stir until completely melted. Remove bay leaves. Sprinkle the vegetables with flour while stirring continuously.
  • Pour the beer, vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, milk and heavy cream. Keep stirring to combine completely. Bring liquid to a simmer.
  • Option: Use an immersion blender to puree the vegetables to make a smoother soup texture before adding the cheese.
  • Add cheese little by little to allow it to melt nicely. Season to taste.
  • Serve immediately hot with chives, croutons and more cheese.

Notes

How to store leftovers:
Allow the soup to cool down completely. Place in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to freeze:
Freeze soup by dividing it into individual portions. Place in ziplock bags and or airtight containers to freeze. Defrost completely before reheating.
How to reheat:
Reheat in the microwave on low medium heat until warm through or in a saucepan.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal