Creamy Beer Cheese Soup

Indulge in this delectable recipe for a creamy beer cheese soup garnished with crispy bacon bits. This flavorful dish showcases a medley of onion, garlic, beer, cream, and Worcestershire sauce harmoniously combined in a rich chicken broth base.

Ingredients

1	tablespoon margarine
1/2	cup chopped onion
1	teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2	teaspoon minced garlic
1	(12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer
1	(14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
3	tablespoons cornstarch
3	tablespoons water
2	cups half-and-half
2	cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

• 1. Begin by melting the margarine in a 4 1/2-quart soup pot over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic. Pour in the beer and increase the heat to high. Allow the mixture to boil until the alcohol has evaporated, which should take about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the soup back to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with water, stirring until a smooth mixture forms. Set this aside for later use.
  3. To the soup, add the half-and-half and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese melts completely. Incorporate the cornstarch mixture into the soup and continue stirring until the soup reaches the desired thickness, approximately 2 minutes. Serve the soup hot, garnished elegantly with crispy bacon bits.

Jul 20, 2024