Beer-Cheese Soup

Processed cheese food and beer are natural partners in this quick and easy soup recipe with potatoes, carrots, and onion.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 508 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 onion, grated
• 4 carrots, grated
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can water, or to taste
• 1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cut into cubes
• 1 head broccoli, grated
• 2 potatoes, grated
• 2 (16 ounce) cans light beer
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring broth and 1 can water to a boil in a large pot. Stir cheese, broccoli, carrots, potatoes, and onion into the boiling liquid; cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Season the soup with salt and black pepper. Pour beer into the soup, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water together in a small bowl; pour into the soup and stir. Cook until the soup thickens, about 5 minutes.