Kitchen Tested Recipe LB
ONE POT BEER CHEESE SOUP

 Beer cheese soup makes for a warm and satisfying meal on cold, blustery days. Unfortunately, it has a reputation for being a bit tricky to make Beer Cheese Soup because it can turn into a gloppy mess if you aren’t careful. However, you can achieve picture-perfect (and bowl-worthy) results at home with this easy recipe.

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Servings

4 -6

Prep time:

15min

Cook time:

1 hour and 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth, preferably organic
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 4 oz goat cheese, cut into chunks and softened
  • 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated, plus extra for serving
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz mild-flavored beer
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 6 pretzel rolls or a loaf of crusty bread, to serve

Tip: Take a “low and slow” approach while preparing this recipe. Most importantly, don’t allow the soup to boil after adding the cheese because it will cause it to separate.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Add butter to a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Once melted, add carrot, celery, onion, and garlic, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Gradually add flour and stir constantly until completely incorporated without any lumps. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in broth and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil, and then immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered for approximately 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Otherwise, transfer the liquid to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Work in batches if necessary.
  5. Once smooth, return the mixture to a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-low heat. Temper the heavy cream by adding a couple of tablespoons of the hot soup to it, then stir it into the pot until well combined.
  6. Slowly whisk in goat cheese and half the cheddar cheese. Stir continually until cheese is completely melted before adding the remaining cheddar cheese. Stir constantly until completely melted.
  7. Add the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beer and stir until blended. If the soup is too thick at this point, add a little additional chicken or vegetable stock to reach the desired consistency. Continuing simmering on medium-low heat another 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
  8. Serve immediately with soft pretzel rolls or crusty bread of your choice. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, and/or popcorn, if desired. Enjoy!

 

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