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A beer cheese soup with pretzels and bacon.
5 from 4 votes

Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

This super creamy beer cheese soup brings together beer with cheddar cheese and bacon for the most flavorful beer cheese soup you've ever tasted.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 63
Carbs 8
Protein 37
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. thick-cut bacon cut into lardons
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12- oz. beer we used a lager
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 16- oz. sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded

Instructions

  • Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and crisp-- about 7 minutes. 
  • Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain. Remove all but one tablespoon of bacon drippings from the pan.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until it is soft and translucent-- about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and rosemary and cook for an additional minute. 
    A pot of beer cheese soup with onions on a white background.
  • Add the butter and allow it to melt-- then sprinkle over the flour and stir until it begins to form a thick paste. Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring constantly. If there are any large lumps of flour, whisk the soup vigorously until they have dissolved. 
  • Next, add the beer and heavy cream. Stir to combine. Allow the soup to simmer for 5 minutes so it can thicken slightly. Slowly add the cheese, stirring as you add. Keep stirring until all of the cheese has melted. 
  • Serve the soup topped with the crispy bacon bites and sliced green onions with pretzels or sourdough on the side. 
    Cheesy beer cheese soup with bacon and pretzels.
  • Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 63g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g