Description
Warm up with this Irresistible Spicy Chili Beer Cheese Soup, a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights or gatherings. Packed with rich flavors from beer, sharp cheddar, and fresh jalapeños, this soup is sure to become a favorite. Serve it with crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 oz) bottle of lager or ale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 fresh jalapeños, diced (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and jalapeños until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and beer; mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat slightly and whisk in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add shredded cheddar while stirring continuously until smooth. Sprinkle in cumin and paprika.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir this mixture into the soup as it simmers to thicken.
- Once thickened, ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg