This soup is decadent and delicious, even better served with crispy garlic cheese toasts! Use a great quality cheddar and any kind of beer from a lager to a stout or even a non-alcoholic beer!
I am so excited to have partnered with Cabot Cheese to share this yummy beer cheese soup!
Why We Love This Soup
CHEESE! Hands down my favorite addition to any dish, this soup is rich and cheesy. Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar adds heaps of rich cheesy flavor. This recipe is so beloved because it’s a cinch to make, uses fresh and flavorful ingredients, and only takes one skillet! All the savory flavors of bacon, broth, and Cabot Cheddar Cheese come together for a satisfying soup that really delivers.
Ingredients/Variations
Cheese: This is one of the main flavors of this dish so it’s important to choose a high-quality cheese with lots of bold cheesy flavor. Cabot Seriously Sharp adds great flavor in this recipe. Cabot is a cooperative owned by over 800 farm families in New York and New England and produces cheeses that are rich, creamy, and packed with the flavor. They’re also naturally lactose-free, naturally aged, and naturally gluten-free! Change the cheeses to change the flavor of the soup:
For extra flavor, try Cabot’s Spicy Jack Cheddar Cheese or Smoked Bacon Cheddar. Wildly Horseradish Cheese (my favorite cheese on the planet) goes great with a lighter Irish Ale. Or try Cabot’s Pepper Jack Cheese or Cracked Peppercorn Cheddar Cheese for a little zip in this recipe.
Beer: Much like a beer cheese dip, anything goes in this recipe. A darker beer will have a stronger flavor and add a bit more bitterness to the soup while of course, a lighter beer like a lager means a lighter flavor. Non-alcoholic beer works in this recipe too. Broth & Cream: Chicken broth and heavy cream provide the best creamy and rich base for this easy cheesy soup! For a lighter version of this soup, try substituting heavy cream with light cream or milk. This will change the texture and thickness of the soup but is still delicious! You can also replace the chicken broth with a vegetable broth. Cheese Toast: It is the perfect addition to this beer cheese soup but you can always replace it homemade croutons or a slice of sourdough baguette! The sourdough is a bright flavor that complements the depth of beer cheese soup perfectly!
How to Make Beer Cheese Soup
Beer Cheese Soup is so easy to prepare! Ladle soup into bowls (or bread bowls!), garnish with bacon crumbles, extra shredded cheese, and serve with cheesy toast.
How to Make Cheese Toast
This easy cheesy toast is perfect for soaking up all of those amazing soup flavors! Prep the cheese toast in advance and pop in the oven just as the beer cheese soup is finishing to serve both while hot and bubbly!
Tips for Success
This soup is easy and versatile, it’s practically fool-proof! But to help you succeed every time here are some helpful tips and tricks!
Allow the flour to cook a full minute before adding liquids, this removes any starchy flavor. Add the beer a bit at a time mixing after each addition. The mixture will seem thick and pasty at first but will smooth out. Cook over medium heat, high heat can cause the dairy (cream) to scorch. When adding cheese to a sauce or soup, remove the mixture from the heat before stirring in the cheese. If the soup is too hot, it can cause the cheese to separate.
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