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15 Minute Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

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This 15 Minute Beer Cheese Soup is a rich and creamy comfort dish that combines sharp cheddar cheese with a light pale ale to create a flavorful, smooth soup. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy treat, it blends simple ingredients like butter, onion, flour, and vegetable stock, finished with beer and cheese for a delightful twist. Garnish with crumbled feta and serve with crusty bread for an enjoyable experience.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (¼ stick)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1¾ cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 1 cup milk, room temperature
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 15 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6 ounces pale ale beer (½ bottle)

Optional Garnishes and Serving

  • Crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Create the Roux: Sprinkle ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour over the softened onions and stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes to cook the flour and form a roux. This will thicken the soup.
  3. Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in 1¾ cups of low-sodium vegetable stock and 1 cup of room temperature milk to the roux mixture. Continue stirring to avoid lumps, and cook until the mixture is smooth and starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Season the Soup: Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed to balance flavors.
  5. Incorporate Cheese and Beer: Slowly add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the soup, stirring continuously to melt evenly. Once cheese is fully melted, pour in 6 ounces of pale ale beer, stirring well to combine. Allow the soup to heat through for another 2-3 minutes without boiling to preserve the beer’s flavor.
  6. Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Optionally, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese on top for extra tang and serve alongside crusty bread for dipping and added texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature milk to prevent curdling when adding to the hot soup.
  • Stir continuously when adding flour and liquids to avoid lumps in the soup.
  • Choose a mild pale ale to complement the cheddar without overpowering the soup’s flavor.
  • Adjust thickness of the soup by varying the amount of stock or milk used.
  • For a richer soup, substitute milk with half-and-half or cream, but be mindful of increased calories.
  • This soup is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently on the stovetop.

Find it online: https://amandafood.com/15-minute-beer-cheese-soup-recipe/