Smoky Beer Cheese & Broccoli Soup
This smoky cheese broccoli soup is a rich and creamy comfort food packed with tender broccoli, melty cheddar cheese, and a subtle smoky flavor. This easy homemade broccoli cheese soup delivers bold, savory flavor in every spoonful while remaining simple to prepare in one pot. Ideal for weeknight meals or cold-weather cravings, it’s a hearty, satisfying soup the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup finely chopped Onion
- 1 clove Garlic finely minced
- 1/3 cup Flour
- 5 cups Whole Milk
- 2 cups shredded Smoked Gouda or a Monterey Jack with Bacon
- 3 cups shredded Sharp White Cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground Pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 12 ounce Beer preferably Ale
- 4 cups blanched Broccoli cut into small pieces (approximately 2 large heads of broccoli)
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli, cut into small pieces and set aside.
- In a 6 quart pan saute the onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until translucent. Remove onions and garlic to a bowl.
- Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the pan and melt. Add flour and whisk until bubbles and begins to turn a caramel color. Gradually pour in milk while continuing to whisk. Stir until sauce becomes a nice thick soup consistency. If it gets too thick add a little more milk.
- Add saute'd onions and garlic to white sauce along with cheeses, mustard powder, pepper and salt to taste. Whisk until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes stirring continually.
- Slowly pour in beer so that it doesn't foam up. Bring to a slow bowl, then turn down to low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add in broccoli. Continue to cook on low another 10 minutes.
Notes
Serve with a crusty loaf and a sprinkle of bacon and cheese if you wish!
Nutrition
Calories: 681kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 34gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 873mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 435mgIron: 1mg
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