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St. Patrick's Day Irish Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

St. Patrick's Day Irish Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Yield: 8 servings
Irish beer cheese soup made with butter, bacon, various cheese, Irish Lager, hot sauce, and delicious spices!
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion - chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves - minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 2 12 oz Harp Premium Imported Irish Lager
  • 14 oz sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
  • 14 oz cream cheese - cubed room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • dash hot sauce or more depending on taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • bacon bits and scallions for garnish

Instructions 

  •  Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the onions and garlic.  Sauté until the onions are translucent. Add flour to the onions and cook for an additional minute.
  • Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a food processor. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth and purée until smooth.
  • Pour the purée into a Dutch oven. Add the rest of the chicken broth and the lager. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the cream cheese and shredded cheese. Whisk until melted.
  • Add the mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Stir to incorporate.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with bacon bits and scallions.

Notes

TIP: This makes an excellent cheese dip for pretzels, also!