Yield: 6 servings
Easy Beer Cheese Soup
This easy and creamy beer cheese soup recipe is made in one-pot with three kinds of cheese, crispy bacon, and jalapeño for a bit of a kick. Serve it with crusty bread or garlicky croutons on top and watch how quickly it disappears!
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 sprig fresh thyme, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz beer
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
- chives, or green onions, for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large heavy bottomed pot, like a dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and chop, then set aside. Remove any extra bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind.
- Add the celery, jalapeño, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika and thyme and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken broth and beer and stir with a whisk until there are no clumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, butter and the cheeses and stir until melted. Cook for 5 minutes more, then stir in half of the bacon right before serving.
- Serve topped with more crispy bacon and chives sprinkled on top.
Notes
Store: Transfer cooled leftover soup to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat: Gently reheat soup on the stove over low heat, or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, adding a splash of broth or milk if it’s too thick.
Freeze: Portion into freezer-safe containers, making sure to leave room for expansion. For best results, thaw soup in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 362kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 84mg, Sodium: 553mg, Potassium: 173mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1383IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 175mg, Iron: 1mg