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Cozy Beer Cheese Soup

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A rich and creamy pub-style cheddar and beer soup with a silky texture. Perfect for a chilly evening or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle amber ale or lager
  • Optional garnishes: chopped chives, pretzel bites, croutons

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cheeses.
  6. Slowly whisk the milk into the soup.
  7. Gradually add the shredded cheeses to the soup, a handful at a time, stirring until melted and smooth after each addition. Do not boil after adding cheese.
  8. Stir in the beer. Heat gently until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with chives, pretzel bites, or croutons if desired.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, you can blend it with an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender before adding the cheese.
  • To make ahead, prepare the soup up to step 6. Cool completely, then refrigerate. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring frequently, before proceeding with steps 7-9.
  • Avoid boiling the soup after adding the cheese, as this can cause it to separate or become grainy.

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