Onion Beer Cheese Soup/Dip
You know that amazing beer cheese dip you get at pubs? Now you can make that at home, with the addition of flavorful caramelized onions!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup beer
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded cheese such as cheddar, colby jack, etc.
- Dash of hot sauce
- Dash of ground mustard
- TOPPINGS:
- Chopped chives
- Sliced green onions
- Crumbled bacon
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Slice bacon into small strips, saute in bottom of dutch oven or soup pot.
- Remove browned bacon with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel.
- Add diced onions to bacon grease and 1 Tbsp butter and saute over medium heat until caramelized.
- Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute, then whisk in beer and cook for another minute.
- Add in chicken stock and milk and whisk to incorporate.
- Cook until thickened, then add shredded cheese and stir well.
- Top with desired toppings.