Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonmargarine

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • 1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce

  • ½teaspoonminced garlic

  • 1(12 fluid ounce) can or bottlelight beer

  • 1(14.5 ounce) canchicken broth

  • 3tablespoonscornstarch

  • 3tablespoonswater

  • 2cupshalf-and-half

  • 2cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Melt margarine in a 4 1/2-quart soup pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic. Pour in beer and increase heat to high. Boil mixture until alcohol is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Pour in broth and bring soup back to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer.

  2. Stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Add half-and-half and cheese to soup; stir constantly until cheese melts. Stir in cornstarch mixture and continue stirring until soup is thick, about 2 minutes. Garnish with bacon bits.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories470
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
36g
46%
Saturated Fat
21g
103%
Cholesterol
104mg
35%
Sodium
703mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
22g
43%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
634mg
49%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
224mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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