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Wisconsin Native’s Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup Recipe
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5.1 from 13 reviews

This Wisconsin Native’s Beer Cheese Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for cozy nights in. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with delicious ingredients, this soup will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

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Bacon:

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped (Optional)

Vegetables:

  • 1 ½ cups diced carrots
  • 1 ½ cups diced yellow onion
  • 1 ½ cups diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)

Seasonings:

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Base:

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle pilsner-style beer
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half

Flavor Enhancers:

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Cheese:

  • 12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 cups)

Garnish:

  • Popped plain or salted popcorn, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chopped bacon until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve drippings.
  2. Saute Vegetables: Add carrots, onion, and celery to the bacon drippings. Cook until softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Prepare Base: Add butter and flour, stirring until lightly browned. Pour in beer and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add Liquids: Stir in chicken broth and milk, bringing to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Enhance Flavor: Mix in Dijon, Worcestershire, dry mustard, and hot sauce. Remove from heat.
  6. Melt Cheese: Gradually add cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
  7. Serve: Serve hot, topped with popcorn and reserved bacon.

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Keywords: Beer Cheese Soup, Wisconsin Native, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe

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