Super Cheesy Beer Cheese Soup Recipe with Chorizo
This decadent beer-cheese soup is extra cheesy and flavored with peppers and Cajun seasonings, then topped with crumbled chorizo for explosive flavor. Here is the recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 860kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 large red sweet pepper chopped
- 4 small yellow potatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups pale ale beer - you can sub in a light beer
- 12-16 ounces cheddar cheese shredded – or try a combination of cheeses, like goat cheese, pepper jack, etc.
- 4 ounces cooked chorizo for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion, peppers and potatoes. Cook 6-7 minutes to soften.
- Add Cajun seasonings and flour. Mix well. Cook a couple minutes, then add butter. Melt and stir. Cook a couple minutes to allow the roux to darken slightly.
- Add beer and stir. Cook a few minutes, stirring a bit, until it thickens slightly.
- Add cheeses a few ounces at a time, stirring often, until all of the cheese is incorporated and of soup consistency. If it is too thick, add a bit of chicken stock to thin.
- Serve into bowls and top with a bit of chorizo.
Nutrition
Calories: 860kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 1304mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 68.5mg | Calcium: 801mg | Iron: 9.2mg