Dinner for 4
Beer Cheese Soup with bacon
Bacon, vegetables, beer, broth, cream, and melted cheeses make a smooth soup simmered in one pot.
Typical price
$17.59for 4 servings
$4.40 per serving$17.59 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyAppetizersLunchesDinnersSnacksCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.75 | $4.33Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.22Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 19 oz | $1.31Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 14 oz | $4.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $17.59 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsFlourSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 rib celery
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1 large jalapeño
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1 bottle lager or pilsner
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz sharp yellow cheddar cheese
- 4 oz smoked cheddar cheese
- 2 oz monterey jack cheese
- salt
- black pepper
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then remove it and reserve 2 tablespoons drippings.
- Cook the celery, onion, jalapeño, garlic, and thyme in the drippings for 4 minutes.
- Melt the butter in the pot, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the beer, broth, and cream, then simmer for 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cheddar, smoked cheddar, Monterey Jack, salt, and pepper over low heat until melted.
- Crumble the bacon over the soup and heat for 2 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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