Irish Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

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This Irish Beer Cheese Soup brings the pub to the pot with the combo of Guinness and beer cheese in a silky potato-based soup. It’s smooth enough to drink but bold enough to fill you up on any winter day.

PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

25 mins

SERVINGS

4-6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1/2 head garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 can Guinness Draught
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 6 yellow potatoes, cubed
  • 3 cups cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup smoked gouda, shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Irish Beer Cheese Soup in a bowl garnished with bacon bits and chives

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Irish Beer Cheese Soup

  1. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in pot.
  2. Add onion and celery to pot and sauté until tender. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for a minute or so. Add Worcestershire, Dijon, Guinness, broth, and potatoes. Bring pot to simmer, then cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth. Add cheddar, gouda, milk, and sour cream. Blend until smooth. Remove from heat and serve immediately garnished with bacon and chives.

PAIRINGS:
Irish Beer Cheese Soup

Zinfandel

Irish Stout

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