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a bowl of beer cheese soup

15 Minute Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 593kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Beer Cheese Soup is perfect as a side, a starter, or a main course any day of the year. So delicious! Serve it up for dinner, on game day, or any time you need a super quick meal.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (¼ stick)
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 cup milk room temperature
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 15 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 ounces pale ale beer (½ bottle)
  • Crumbled feta cheese optional, for garnish
  • Crusty bread optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
    2 tablespoons salted butter
  • Cook the onion in the butter until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
    1 onion
    close up of cooked diced onions.
  • Stir in the flour, vegetable stock, milk, and salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
    ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1¾ cups low-sodium vegetable stock, 1 cup milk, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    cream soup in a dutch oven.
  • Allow to simmer until thickened to your liking, about 8 minutes.
  • Add in the cheddar and beer and stir to combine. The cheese should melt almost immediately. Cook to heat through about 2 more minutes.
    15 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 6 ounces pale ale beer
    shredded cheese stirred into cream in a dutch oven.
  • Serve immediately topped with crumbled feta. Serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!
    Crumbled feta cheese, Crusty bread
    beer cheese soup in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.

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Notes

  • Cook the onions until just translucent.
  • Serve hot for the best texture.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store beer cheese soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1759mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1559IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 838mg | Iron: 1mg