Beer Cheese and Chicken Soup
Beer, cheese, and chicken all in a creamy, cheesy, spicy soup? YES PLEASE! A perfect meal for a chilly day/night! This soup has all the flavors. Enjoy subtle notes of beer, creamy taste from the sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of excitement from the various spices. Plus, it's protein-filled, making it super filling. Prefer your Beer Cheese Soup with nothing in it? Don't sweat it! Just leave out the chicken! As I've mentioned in a few of my other posts, I prefer my soups with a little substance to them, something filling that I can actually chew. So I add chicken to help turn this soup into a fulfilling meal. I highly recommend serving with warm bread, perfect for dipping. It compliments this soup, making it even more of a perfectly warm, cozy meal. As always, I want to hear how your version turns out!
Beer Cheese and Chicken Soup
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Any type of shredded cheddar cheese will work but sharp cheddar is preferred.)
- 2 cup Half & Half (Milk or Heavy Cream will also work)
- 1 cup Beer (I used Guinness. Recommend using a non-IPA, darker beer)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1.5 cup Chicken (Pre-Cooked, shredded, or diced.)
- 0.25-1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Worchester Sauce
- Parsley (Optional Topping)
- First melt the butter in a stock pan on medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour in until it has thickened.
- Add milk, whisk until it is smooth.
- Add garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt. Stir.
- Bring to a medium high heat and bring to a light boil. Whisk in chicken broth and beer.
- Slowly whisk in the shredded cheese, do not add it all at once. Add Worchester Sauce. Continue to whisk.
- Once creamy and smooth, stir in the cooked chicken. Reduce to medium-low heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. The soup should thicken a little. Whisk/stir here and there.
- Optional - top with extra shredded cheese or parsley. Serve with warm bread.
- Simply Enjoy!