Soups

Jalapeño Bacon Beer Cheese Soup

Laura Neff
March 17, 2015
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Beer cheese soup with a stronger beer flavor plus some crispy bacon and spicy jalapeños.

4
1/2 pound turkey bacon
1 yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2-3 jalapeño peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
12 ounces ale beer
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
cayenne pepper, to taste
black pepper, to taste
In a large pot cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy on both sides. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in pot. Add some olive oil to pot...
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Nutritions

Calories
840

Sodium
6276mg
261% DV

Fat
56g
87% DV

Protein
41g
83% DV

Carbs
34g
11% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV