Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup
Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup is a rich, velvety bowl with sharp Cheddar and a malty beer backbone, lifted by mustard, Worcestershire, and a hint of cayenne. Bacon drippings and sautéed aromatics add depth, while a smooth, cheesy finish makes each spoonful indulgent and gently spicy. Serve it piping hot on chilly evenings, topped with crisp bacon and a playful scatter of popcorn.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate, keeping the drippings in the pot.
- 3
Add the carrots, onion, and celery to the drippings and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Add the butter and cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Gradually whisk in the beer, chicken broth, and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Take the pot off the heat.
- 7
Add the cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until melted before adding the next addition.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with popcorn and the reserved bacon.
- Calories 597.31 kcal High 30%
- Protein 28.72 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 36.05 g 13%
- Total Fat 34.65 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 21.39 g High 107%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.47 mg High 32%
- Sodium 961.82 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 4.82 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 11.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 716.17 mg Good Source 55%
- Iron 1.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 674.29 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 97.82 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 2.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 1.46 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Beer, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 597.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Beer, Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 597.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup healthy?
- Wisconsin Native's Beer Cheese Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 597.31 calories and 28.72 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 961.82 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 21.39 g (107% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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