Beer Cheese Soup

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This recipe for beer cheese soup is very rich, creamy, and delicious. It is a popular menu item at some of our favorite restaurants. Garnish with bacon bits.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon margarine

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Melt margarine in a 4 1/2-quart soup pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Pour in beer and increase heat to high. Boil mixture until alcohol is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth and bring soup back to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer.

  2. Stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Add half-and-half and cheese to soup; stir constantly until cheese melts. Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Garnish with bacon bits.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

470 Calories
36g Fat
12g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 21g 103%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 703mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 634mg 49%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 224mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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