Best Beer Cheese Soup

Name: Best Beer Cheese Soup
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients: 5 slices bacon; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 onion, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bunch green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles domestic beer; 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed; ½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated; 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Rating: 4.16 stars

25 Ratings
23 Reviews
7 Photos

This delicious blend of cheese, bacon, onion, basil and more is easy to make and well worth the effort.

By Michelle Pope Matthews

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Recipe Summary

prep:

35 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain on plate lined with paper towels; crumble.

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Step 2

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot, and celery in the butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the bacon, basil, oregano, and green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir the flour into the mixture until completely dissolved. Pour in the chicken broth and beer; cook until heated through. Melt the processed cheese food and Cheddar cheese in the mixture in small batches. Season with garlic powder and stir.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

431 calories; protein 22.2g; carbohydrates 15.7g; fat 28.8g; cholesterol 80.1mg; sodium 922.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (23)

Most helpful positive review

beccaann1

11/17/2008

This was a delicious quick meal! I had left over bacon already cooked so that made it even easier. I didn't think it tasted too much like beer but just right. Even my 2 and 4 year olds and even pickier husband liked it! I used 3 cups chicken broth and 1 can beer. next time I will use both cans of beer. My husband took half of the soup and ran it thru the food processor and added some sour cream because he wanted it smooth and more creamy. Either way tasted pretty good. A quick tasty dinner. Will make this again for sure! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

JS9DH7

11/29/2010

The flavor of this soup was great but I expected it to be a little thicker. Read More

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(5)

25 Ratings

5 star values: 14
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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beccaann1

11/16/2008

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PittsburghMom

01/03/2011

After reading the reviews I made a slight modification since I also like my cheese soup creamy. I added two cans of Campbell's cheddar cheese coup and simmered for about an hour. I then added the shredded cheddar in the last 10 minutes of cooking. I thought it turned out fine. Read More

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astat

11/04/2008

excellent!!! my entire family loved it!!! Definitely will make again as is! thank you. Read More

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CK.CROOKS

11/05/2008

This is really good. The only reason why I rated it 4 stars is that there is too much beer in this recipe. I made it with one 12 ounce can of beer and 2 cans of chicken broth and still had a strong beer presence not too much for my taste though just about right. I would definitely make this again with those substitutions. Read More

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HuskerGirl

10/13/2009

This was excellent! I used a light beer and used the full amount and it wasn't overpowering at all. I followed exactly except that I left the carrot out because I didn't have any. Will certainly make again! Read More

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Jennefer

05/17/2010

Excellent!! My boyfriend said this was the best homemade soup he has ever tasted! Can't wait to make it again! Read More

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JS9DH7

11/29/2010

The flavor of this soup was great but I expected it to be a little thicker. Read More

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(5)

sandyrae

08/06/2010

i must have done something wrong Read More

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pudgieemt

10/07/2010

Excellant soup!! Deleted the carrots and added kielbasa but other than that followed the recipe exactly. Was just was I was looking for on a rainy chilly New England night!!! Yums!! Read More

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Best Beer Cheese Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 431.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 44 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 44 %

saturated fat: 87 %

cholesterol: 27 %

vitamin a iu: 50 %

niacin equivalents: 48 %

vitamin b6: 16 %

vitamin c: 14 %

folate: 13 %

calcium: 54 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 16 %

potassium: 15 %

sodium: 37 %

thiamin: 14 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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beccaann1

11/16/2008

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PittsburghMom

01/03/2011

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astat

11/04/2008

excellent!!! my entire family loved it!!! Definitely will make again as is! thank you.

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CK.CROOKS

11/05/2008

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HuskerGirl

10/13/2009

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Jennefer

05/17/2010

Excellent!! My boyfriend said this was the best homemade soup he has ever tasted! Can't wait to make it again!

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JS9DH7

11/29/2010

The flavor of this soup was great but I expected it to be a little thicker.

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sandyrae

08/06/2010

i must have done something wrong

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pudgieemt

10/07/2010

Excellant soup!! Deleted the carrots and added kielbasa but other than that followed the recipe exactly. Was just was I was looking for on a rainy chilly New England night!!! Yums!!

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