Cozy Chicken Bacon Beer Cheese Soup
A creamy, savory Chicken Bacon Beer Cheese Soup made with tender chicken, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and a rich beer infused broth. Cozy, satisfying, and perfect for quick weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 cup beer lager or pale ale
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a pot until crisp; remove and keep the drippings.
- Brown the diced chicken in the same pot; remove and set aside with the bacon.
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft and fragrant.
- Add flour and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Whisk in the beer, then the chicken broth, creating a smooth soup base.
- Reduce heat and melt in shredded cheddar gradually.
- Stir in half and half and Dijon mustard; season with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Return chicken and bacon to the pot and simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions.