Get ready to dive into the ultimate comfort food that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds! 🧀🍺 Our Wisconsin Cheddar Beer Soup is not just a recipe—it's a culinary adventure that combines the rich, bold flavors of sharp cheddar and craft beer into a creamy, luxurious soup that screams pure Midwestern indulgence. Perfect for chilly nights, game day gatherings, or when you simply want to impress your friends with a restaurant-quality dish that takes less than an hour to prepare!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup beer
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until it becomes foamy and starts to shimmer.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté the vegetables until they become soft and the onions turn translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the softened vegetables and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste and create a roux.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth and beer, whisking constantly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth mixture.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow the soup to thicken for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and slowly add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and incorporated.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine, maintaining a low heat to prevent curdling.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- If the soup is too thick, thin it with additional chicken broth. If too thin, continue simmering to reduce.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with additional shredded cheese or crispy bacon bits.
Tips
- • Choose a high-quality, flavorful beer like a mild amber ale or lager to enhance the soup's depth • Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the smoothest melting and best flavor (pre-shredded can be grainy) • Sauté vegetables slowly to develop a rich, caramelized base for your soup • Whisk continuously when adding liquid to prevent lumps in your roux • Keep heat low when adding cheese to prevent separation • For extra richness, use sharp or extra-sharp cheddar • Garnish with crispy bacon bits or fresh chives for added texture and flavor • If soup becomes too thick, thin with a little extra chicken broth • Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 110mg
