Beer Cheese Soup
Now you can make this Wisconsin favorite at home.
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Beer Cheese Soup
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time30 Minutes
Ingredients
½ cup minced onion
½ cup butter
â…” cup flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
10 ½ ounces chicken broth
4 cups milk
12 ounces beer (use anything you would drink)
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
SUGGESTED GARNISHES: Popcorn
Croutons
Parsley, chopped
Chives, minced
green onion, chopped
Crispy bacon crumbles
Directions
- In a large pot on medium heat, cook onion in butter until soft.
- Gradually blend in flour, stirring constantly.
- Add seasonings and stir to incorporate.
- Gradually stir in broth, milk, and beer.
- Cook over medium heat; stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and continue stirring occasionally until the soup thickens.
- For a smooth and creamy soup, blend with an immersion blender (or blend in batches in a regular blender).
- Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as popcorn and chives.
10 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
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Makes 6 servings
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Directions
- In a large pot on medium heat, cook onion in butter until soft.
- Gradually blend in flour, stirring constantly.
- Add seasonings and stir to incorporate.
- Gradually stir in broth, milk, and beer.
- Cook over medium heat; stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and continue stirring occasionally until the soup thickens.
- For a smooth and creamy soup, blend with an immersion blender (or blend in batches in a regular blender).
- Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as popcorn and chives.