Description
Warm up your evenings with this Irresistible Spicy Chili Beer Cheese Soup. Combining the rich flavors of beer and sharp cheddar cheese with a kick of chili heat, this creamy delight is perfect for cozy gatherings or game nights. Serve it with crusty bread or tortilla chips for an unforgettable dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lager or pale ale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips or crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Pour in the beer and chicken broth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Add chili powder and any other spices to taste.
- Slowly mix in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions alongside tortilla chips or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg