Are you a fan of flavorful and comforting soup? If you love beer, then this Wisconsin style beer cheese soup is a must-try recipe for you! This rich and decadent soup is packed with spices, bratwurst, and cheddar cheese, making it a delicious treat.

A Taste of Reno, Nevada

I first encountered this mouthwatering soup at Great Basin Brewing Company in Reno, Nevada. During the years we lived there, this brewery became one of our favorite spots. Eventually, I stumbled upon this amazing recipe, possibly in a newspaper. I just knew I had to try making it at home. To my delight, it turned out to be just as good as the restaurant version!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Olive oil
• Chopped carrot, celery, and onion
• Bratwurst
• Pilsner lager
• German style lager
• Chicken stock
• Paprika and thyme
• Worcestershire sauce
• Heavy whipping cream
• Butter
• All-purpose flour
• Shredded medium cheddar cheese

Making this soup is easier than you may think! Here’s how:

How to Make Beer Cheese Soup

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add carrots, celery, onion, and sausage. Sauté until softened.
2. Add beer, chicken stock, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
3. In a separate saucepan, make the roux. Melt the butter, then whisk in the flour. Cook until lightly browned.
4. Gradually stir in a teaspoon of roux at a time until the soup reaches a chowder-like consistency.
5. Stir in the shredded cheese until fully melted and incorporated.

That’s it! Your Wisconsin style beer cheese soup is ready to be enjoyed.

This recipe yields around four bowl-sized servings. However, due to its richness, I recommend serving it alongside a big salad or having a cup at a time. It’s important to savor the flavors without overwhelming your taste buds.

Garnish your beer cheese soup with some chopped green onions or chives and an extra sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sit back, relax, and indulge in the comforting goodness of this delicious soup.

More Soup Recipes to Explore

If you’re a soup aficionado like me, here are a few more recipes you might want to try:

• Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere
• Ina Garten’s Italian Wedding Soup
• Olive Garden Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
• Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Go ahead and experiment with these soup recipes to suit your taste preferences!

Wisconsin Style Beer Cheese Soup: Recipe Details

Ingredients:

Soup Base:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup finely chopped carrot
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 whole bratwurst sausage, thinly sliced
• 1½ cups any crisp pilsner style lager
• 1½ cups any fine German style lager, such as Marzen or Oktoberfest
• 2 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Roux:

• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

The Cheese!

• 1 cup shredded medium cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Prepare the Soup Base:

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the carrots, celery, onion, and sausage until the onions become translucent.
2. Add the beer, chicken stock, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir occasionally and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer.
3. Add the cream into the saucepan.

Prepare the Roux:

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in about 2 tablespoons of flour to make a thick paste.
2. Stir constantly over medium heat until the mixture turns light brown and develops a nut-like aroma.
3. Gradually add the roux to the soup mixture, one teaspoon at a time, stirring continuously, until the desired chowder-like consistency is achieved.
4. Finally, add the shredded cheese into the soup, a little at a time, stirring until fully dissolved.

Now, enjoy your bowl of delicious Wisconsin style beer cheese soup!