Description
Indulge in this warm and rich Creamy Beer Cheese Soup, blending sharp cheddar cheese with a smooth lager or pale ale for the ultimate cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lager or pale ale
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Pour in the lager or pale ale, scraping the bottom of the pot. Allow it to simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream, letting the soup simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring consistently until melted and creamy.
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese and substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg