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30 Minute German Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

This easy German Beer Cheese Soup recipe combines the robust flavors of German beer and cheddar cheese to make a rich, creamy soup that's good to eat on any cold day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soups & Stews
Cuisine: European
Servings: 4
Calories: 600kcal
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 carrot finely chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves peeled garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 16 ounces beer
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon or stone-ground mustard
  • 10 ounces sharp cheddar shredded
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic; saute 10 minutes.
  • Add the flour and stir well. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes until the flour turns golden brown.
  • Combine the milk and half-and-half. Slowly pour into flour mixture, whisking constantly until combined.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the beer and mustard. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently until foam subsides.
  • Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until thick. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese a handful at a time. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 724mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g