I partnered with Pick ‘n Save to bring you this delicious recipe, but all opinions are my own.
The BEST EVER White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup! This soup is packed with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for the cold months ahead!
I know I’m going to regret saying this….but I am really ready for fall! I’m ready to put the sandals and tank tops away for a few months, ready to pull out the cozy sweaters and boots and jackets. And, truth be told, I’ve been ready for a while!
Things were heading in that direction….and then, this past weekend, we had temperatures in the 70’s. And I know. I know! I should NOT be complaining. Like I said…I’m going to regret this! Because within a few short weeks, the sandals and tank tops will be a mere memory, replaced by hats and gloves and winter coats. And then….like every year, I’ll be wishing for spring.
But, for now, I am wishing for fall. Because, for now, I am ready for soup! Of course, I know you can eat soup anytime. But there’s something about a warm bowl of soup on a cold day that feels absolutely perfect. Cozy. Comforting. Delicious. Especially when it’s Beer Cheese. Maybe it’s because I’m from Wisconsin, where cheese is in our blood. Or maybe it’s just because Beer Cheese Soup is so incredibly delicious and craveable. Whatever the reason, I adore it. And the fact that it’s SO easy to make at home makes me adore it even more!
Here in Wisconsin, we are known for our cheese. And…we are known for our beer! So, naturally, I used Wisconsin white cheddar cheese and Wisconsin Riverwest Stein, a local beer from Lakefront Brewery, in this recipe. But one of the fun things about Beer Cheese Soup is that you can mix it up according to your taste, and one of the best ways to mix it up is by using different types of beer. So…are you ready for the best part? Pick ’n Save has partnered with Lakefront Brewery, offering a Pick Six 6-pack. The Pick Six is an exclusive 6-pack created for Pick ‘n Save by Lakefront Brewery, featuring 6 different rotating beer styles. Which makes “mixing it up” easier than ever! Thank you, Pick ‘n Save!
And now……who’s ready for some SOUP???
White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 c. diced carrots
- 1/2 c. diced celery
- 1/2 c. diced onion
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
- 2 c. chicken broth
- 2 c. half & half
- 1 bottle Riverwest Stein Beer
- 16 oz. shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp. worcestershire
Instructions
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Melt butter in large soup pot over medium heat.
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Add in carrots, celery, and onion and saute 5 minutes or until softened.
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Stir in flour, white pepper, and dry mustard.
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Slowly add chicken broth and half & half and stir to combine.
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Add beer and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat 5-10 minutes or until soup is thickened.
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Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese and worcestershire sauce.
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Garnish with bacon, scallions, or additional shredded cheese as desired.
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*If soup is too thick, add a small amount of broth to ready desired consistency.
Joanie @ Zagleft says
Cathy, I can’t wait for fall either and I’m totally envious that you’ll get cooler weather way before we will. Here in Houston, late November may be the earliest. Anyway, I won’t wait for fall to enjoy soups like this one. The beer and cheese combo sounds fantastic. Pinning to try!
Vanessa says
I was ready for fall too – I even broke out the boots and wore a sweater to work. It was the perfect fall day. Now today was in the 70’s!! 🙂 It’s New England Though, so I should be used to it. lol. Soup is one of my favorite dishes to eat in the fall and cheese soup is at the top of that list. I can’t wait to try this!
Tanya+Schroeder says
I’m with you, out with the warm weather and in with fall because this is the kind of soup I dream about, warm, cheesy goodness with a hint of beer. It is so perfect!
Ginny McMeans says
Darn! We’re still in summer. But .. this soup looks so amazing and I bet it is perfect. The hubby will love it.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I am ready for some soup, if it is THIS one!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
I love this kind of soup, it’s so perfect fro the fall weather!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
My hubby loves to try new beers, and I know he’d love this soup!!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit says
I LOVE a creamy beer cheese soup and the white cheddar is a perfect accompaniment!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
I’m with you! There is nothing better on a cold fall day than a bowl of hot soup. This looks wonderful!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks, Des! I think we are just about hitting soup weather – yippee!
Jess says
I am beyond ready for soup 🙂 starting with THIS recipe which looks amazibg!
Cathy Trochelman says
Thank you, my friend! I’m such a sucker for beer cheese!
marcie says
We’ve had weather in the 80’s and 90’s and I’m so tired of it! Cool weather is what I want, and this soup would be the perfect thing to enjoy! I’m a huge fan of using beer in cooking, so this soup sounds wonderful to me!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Oh man …. it’s not cool enough here yet, but I don’t think I care right now! I just want some of this soup!!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
I love fall too but I never want to give up my sandals! Oh well, until next year right? This looks insanely good!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
I love the fall but have to admit did enjoy the warmer temps we had. I love making soup this time of year – looks so good!
Rosa says
Definitely I will tri it. Beer on my kitchen is always welcome!!! I can not wait to taste 🙂
Thank you for share this recipe
Lisa says
I knew you weren’t kidding around when i saw the dry mustard – im enjoying every bite right this minute! Great recipe! I had a dark stout, but see you used the lighter ale…. guess ill have to make that, too! Happy new year!
Cathy Trochelman says
Awesome! So glad you like it, Lisa!!
bev says
Could you use any beer or does it have to be that kind. I have never seen that kind here
Cathy Trochelman says
Hi Bev, You can definitely use any type of beer. I would suggest something on the lighter side for flavor, but anything would work. Hope this helps!
Elizabeth says
I can eat soup all day long, every day! The weather has no impact on me and soup! This sounds amazing so, I gotta try it!
Elizabeth says
Just made this and it was disappointing! Tasted horrible! Wasn’t thick like I expected either. Pass for me!
Cathy Trochelman says
Sorry to hear that, Elizabeth!
Annette says
Looking forward to trying this but not beer drinker, and not in Wisconsin, any recommendations on wha beer to use?
Michelle says
Can you substitute with another beer?
Looking to cook this tomorrow for a rainy day
Thanks!