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Beer cheese soup

Instant Pot Beer Cheese Soup

This creamy, rich soup combines the comforting flavors of sautéed vegetables, savory beer, and gooey cheddar cheese.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Pressurizing time 20 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 475 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup (31 g) flour
  • 2 cups (473 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) heavy cream
  • 12 ounces (340 ml) beer
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) mustard powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon (7 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) cayenne
  • 2 cups (226 g) shredded Cheddar cheese (white cheddar works too)
  • 1 green onion chopped for garnish
  • Croutons for serving

Instructions
 

  • Turn on Saute mode and let it heat up. Add butter and let it melt. Add onion, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sprinkle the flour over the veggies. Cook for about a minute, stirring frequently.
  • While stirring add the chicken broth, cream and the beer. Mix well. Add the salt and pepper, mustard powder, Worcestershire, and cayenne.
  • Close and lock the lid. Pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 5-10 minutes. If any pressure remains, hold a towel over the release valve and release the remaining pressure. The soup might sputter out of the vent and can make a mess if the pot is still under high pressure.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
  • Add the cheese to the soup, 1/2 a cup at a time, stirring until smooth between batches.
  • Serve with green onions and croutons.

Notes

  • It is important to let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes so the soup doesn't sputter out of the vent. If you must release it sooner, place a towel over the vent and stand back.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 17gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1484mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3870IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 448mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Beer, cheese
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