Wisconsinite Beer Cheese Soup
Creamy blend of Wisconsin beer, sharp cheese, and savory spices, crafting a rich, comforting soup with a distinct local flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans beer
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 4 c. whole milk or half and half
- 6 c. cheddar cheese
- ½ Tbsp. mustard powder
- 1/3 c. butter (give or take)
- 1/3 c. flour (give or take, equal to butter)
- onion to taste, chopped• garlic, to taste, minced
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan. Cook onions and garlic until tender and fragrant. Add all of the seasonings along with broth and beer.
- Heat butter over medium heat and add flour in a large pot or Dutch oven; whisk for 3-4 minutes until flour browns. Gradually add milk until it thickens. Remove from heat and add cheese.
- Mix the beer mixture into the cheese mixture. Add several dashes of Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adjust and add seasonings to your liking. Serve warm.
Notes
*Optional: Add a favorite meat (i.e., sausage, bologna, beef, etc.) or top with popcorn.
Nutrition
Calories: 910kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 46gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 41gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1599mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2218IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1423mgIron: 1mg
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