Broccoli Spiked Beer Cheese Soup
 
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Beer Cheese Soup isn't just for St. Patty's Day. Add some broccoli, crumbled bacon, serve with pretzel bites and wowza, so good!
Serves: 8 cups
Ingredients
FOR THE SOUP
  • 1 tbsp. Salted Butter
  • 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Fresh Broccoli Florets, chopped
  • 32 oz. Chicken Stock
  • 24 oz. Irish Style Lager
  • 1 tsp. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire
  • 14 oz. Irish Cheddar, shredded
  • 14 oz. Cream Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp. Mustard Powder
  • Salt + Pepper, to taste
SUGGESTED GARNISHES:
  • Cooked Bacon, chopped
  • Green Onions, sliced
  • Pretzel Bites
Instructions
  1. Melt the butter to a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Then add the onion and broccoli. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic. Continue to sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken stock, lager, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Then blend together with an immersion blender to make the soup fully smooth.
  3. The soup should be on low heat. then gradually add the Irish cheddar, cream cheese, and mustard powder. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and everything is combined.
  4. Taste, then season with salt and pepper to your preference. When ready to serve, garnish with crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, and pretzel bites.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/broccoli-spiked-beer-cheese-soup/