In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the comforting warmth and rich flavor of a well-crafted beer cheese soup. Originating from the heart of Germany, this delectable soup has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its creamy texture, tantalizing cheesy goodness, and the subtle yet pronounced notes of malty beer. Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a home cook seeking a hearty and flavorful dish to impress your loved ones, this article will guide you through the essential steps and ingredients needed to create the ultimate beer cheese soup.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
WISCONSIN NATIVE'S BEER CHEESE SOUP
As a Wisconsin native, I'm accustomed to a fantastic beer cheese soup. This is the recipe I've created, as a salute to my home state...America's Dairy land...and a state that brews a mighty fine beer! Serve with lots of popcorn floating on top!
Provided by SAVVYHOSTESS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.
- Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Serve topped with popcorn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 908.3 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
BEST-EVER BEER CHEESE SOUP
Provided by Amy Thielen
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the carrots, peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until well incorporated, about 5 minutes more.
- Add the chicken stock, beer and half-and-half and cook, whisking often, at a very slow simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the cheddar to the soup by the handful, whisking each batch until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, mustard and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
- Puree the soup in batches in a blender (holding a thick towel over the lid to prevent overflow) until very smooth.
- Just before serving, reheat the soup until steaming and taste for seasoning, adding salt as necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each bowl with a swirl of mustard oil, a dollop of goat cheese and a sprinkle of thyme.
BEER CHEESE SOUP II
This soup is a popular menu item in some of our favorite restaurants. It's very rich, creamy and delicious. Garnish with bacon bits.
Provided by Debbie Rowe
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter or margarine in a 4 1/2 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and Worcestershire sauce and stir well. Add the beer and raise the heat to high and boil for 3 minutes to evaporate the alcohol. Add the chicken broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer.
- Combine the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water and stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Add the half-and-half and shredded cheese to the soup. Stir constantly until the cheese melts. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly until the soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with bacon bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 351.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BEER CHEESE SOUP (AKA LEINIE'S BEER CHEESE SOUP)
This Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup is my absolute favorite! My friends and I can't get enough; it's excellent for parties, tale gaiting, in front of the fireplace or while watching a good movie. And somehow, it tastes even better when it is snowing outside. The Leinie's Red gives it a unique flavor that will surpass standard "beer" recipes.
Provided by lisa_charli
Categories Winter
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 gallon/full standard pot, 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook wild rice, set aside (or you can use precooked wild rice from the can).
- Cook bacon, chop & then set aside.
- Sauté onion and mushrooms in (2 tbsp) butter until tender. Set aside (or dump into bacon & rice pan/bowl to save room).
- Warm (6 tbsp) butter in a small pan, add flour and cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently, which will make a nice (roux) paste. Set aside.
- Bring chicken stock to a low boil.
- Stir in flour/butter mixture until dissolved.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Add sour cream, Worcestershire Sauce, garlic powder, celery salt, ground mustard, Tabasco, & pepper.
- Add wild rice, bacon, mushrooms, & onion, then stir in cheese until completely melted.
- Cook on low-medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Slowly add Lienie's Red and cook for 15 - 30 minutes on med-low, stirring frequently (adjust consistency by adding more Leinie's or flour if necessary). Careful to not hard boil.
- Add additional pepper, wild rice, bacon and/or mushrooms to taste.
- Garnish with additional bacon and/or popcorn and a couple shreds of cheese. Side with a sourdough boule or similar fresh bread; when tail-gaiting use sourdough croutons.
- Freeze it, gift it, love it. This is THE soup that all your friends will want the recipe for!
- Ignore nutrition facts -if your worried about fat or calories you probably shouldn't make beer cheese soup : ) Bon Appétit !
BEER CHEESE SOUP
This recipe comes from Baby Doe's, a now closed restaurant in Kansas City. It always gets rave reviews from family and friends.
Provided by snuqueen
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat milk until warm and steaming.
- Stir in chicken base, worcestershire sauce, and tabasco.
- Add corn starch to reserved milk and blend until smooth.
- Add to soup and stir constantly until thick.
- Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Add cooked bacon and sauteed onion.
- Add beer and stir to blend.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.7, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 1690.7, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 10.2
Tips:
- Use a good quality beer: The type of beer you use will greatly affect the flavor of the soup. Choose a beer that you enjoy drinking, and that has a flavor that you think will complement the other ingredients in the soup.
- Don't boil the beer: When you add the beer to the soup, do not let it boil. Boiling will drive off the alcohol and ruin the flavor of the soup.
- Use a roux to thicken the soup: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces and soups. To make a roux, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Then, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Add the cheese slowly: When you add the cheese to the soup, do it slowly and gradually. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling.
- Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is finished, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
Conclusion:
Beer cheese soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beer. With a few simple tips, you can make a beer cheese soup that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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