Description
A rich and creamy beer cheese soup perfect for game day or cozy dinners, made with a savory beer-based broth and melted sharp cheeses for bold flavor. Often served with bread or puff pastry accents for a football-theme twist. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp salted butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 oz lager beer
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated fontina or Gruyère cheese
- Chives, for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until lightly golden, 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in beer, then add chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- Whisk in salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and add grated cheeses a handful at a time, whisking until fully melted and smooth.
- Garnish with chives and serve hot.
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Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, pretzel buns, or puff pastry football cutouts for dipping. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Use a mild lager beer to prevent bitterness. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Grate your own cheese for best melting quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American