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
- 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
- Protein 28.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 34.65 g High
- Saturated Fat 21.39 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 97.47 mg High
- Sodium 964.33 mg High
- Fiber 4.82 g Moderate
- Sugar 11.35 g High
- Added Sugar 0.25 g Low Source
- Calcium 672.23 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.41 mg Low Source
- Potassium 674.29 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 99.07 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 2.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.36 mcg Low Source
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.
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