Best Beer Cheese Soup

This delicious blend of cheese, bacon, onion, basil and more is easy to make and well worth the effort.

Step: 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown; drain on plate lined with paper towels; crumble.

Step: 2

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrot, and celery in the butter until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the bacon, basil, oregano, and green onions; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir the flour into the mixture until completely dissolved. Pour in the chicken broth and beer; cook until heated through. Melt the processed cheese food and Cheddar cheese in the mixture in small batches. Season with garlic powder and stir.

Per Serving: 431 calories; protein 22.2g; carbohydrates 15.7g; fat 28.8g; cholesterol 80.1mg; sodium 922.4mg.