Beer Cheese Soup

By Lunds & Byerlys

July 11, 2024

Now you can make this customer favorite at home! Garnish with popcorn, croutons, minced parsley, chives, minced green onion or crumbled crisp bacon.


SERVINGS

6

PREP TIME

10 min

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2
    cup minced onion
  • 1/2
    cup butter
  • 2/3
    cup flour
  • 1
    teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1
    teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8
    teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1
    teaspoon salt
  • 10 1/2
    ounces chicken broth
  • 4
    cups milk
  • 12
    ounces beer (use anything you would drink)
  • 3
    cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    In large pot on medium heat, cook onion in butter until soft.

  2. 2

    Gradually blend in flour, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Add seasonings and stir to incorporate.

  4. 4

    Gradually stir in broth, milk and beer.

  5. 5

    Cook over medium heat; stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to a simmer and continue stirring occasionally until soup thickens.

  7. 7

    For a smooth and creamy soup, blend with an immersion blender (or blend in batches in a regular blender).

  8. 8

    Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

  9. 9

    Serve with your favorite toppings, such as popcorn and chives.

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