Fabulously rich and ever so luscious, this yummy bacon and beer cheese soup is one of my favourite creations! Made in only one pot, this soup is loaded with cheese and thick pieces of bacon, all married together with a rich, pale-lager beer broth. I am a huge fan of soup, I don’t know about you but I crave soup on a regular basis, especially when it’s cold and it’s -11F (-24C) now! This feel good, comfort soup is an awesome meal to prep in advance for future meals or to eat throughout the week. Busy or not, this soup is ready in under an hour and ideal to make on a cold and dreary day.
Ingredients
Bacon – Chopped. The more the better! Onion – Large, chopped. Garlic – Fresh is best! Minced. Flour – I used all-purpose flour to thicken the soup a bit, you can use cornstarch as well. Chicken Broth – Low sodium or no sodium added! Milk – I used 2% milk. Lager – I used a pale lager, Pilsner. Cheese – Use a sharp or medium cheddar cheese. Salt and Pepper – To taste. Parsley – Fresh, chopped. For garnish.
How to make bacon and beer cheese soup
Tips on adding cheese to soup
A lot of the time when making soup, your cheese can end up clumping. Here are some tips on how to avoid that issue!
How to serve
This soup is perfect for those chilly nights in! There’s nothing like some toasted warm, crusty bread to dunk into this bowl of comfort. Some other suitable options for dippin’ :
Garlic Cheese Bread Crackers Soft Pretzels Baguette Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
You can also top your soup with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of green onions and some croutons to pull it all together!
Can I make this in advance?
You can absolutely make this soup in advance! Do not add any toppings – cool the soup completely before transferring into airtight freezer containers. You can store your bacon, cheddar and beer soup for up to 3 months in the freezer! Tip: Your cheese soup may or may not separate in the freezer, to avoid this completely – don’t add the cheese until you are ready to serve the soup.
How to store leftover soup
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. See above for freezing instructions.
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