beer cheese potato soup

Soups & Salads

Beer Cheese Potato Soup

Rib-sticking, hearty beer cheese potato soup is the ultimate comfort food. Here's an easy, top-rated recipe for making it at home, plus tips for choosing the best ingredients.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup beer or chicken broth
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
optional: salad croutons, crumbled cooked bacon, minced chives and coarsely ground pepper

Directions

Place potatoes, onion and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly (do not drain). In a blender, cover and process mixture in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan and heat through.
Stir in milk, beer, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, salt, mustard and white pepper; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted. If desired, top with croutons, bacon, chives and/or pepper.