Beer Cheese Soup Recipe
Rich and creamy, topped with croutons.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Cheese Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Soup Base
- 1
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 2
- 3
Add Liquids
Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, followed by the milk and beer. Continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Season the Soup
Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Incorporating Cheese
- 5
Melt the Cheeses
Reduce the heat to low, then add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese to the pot. Stir constantly until the cheeses are fully melted and the soup is creamy. This should take about 5 minutes.