Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup – Easy Recipes for Comfort
Rich and creamy beer cheese soup made with cheddar, veggies, and bacon. Perfect for cozy dinners!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 12 fluid ounces beer
- 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and beer. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and hot sauce until cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with crumbled bacon on top.