Beer Cheese Soup

A creamy, savory American comfort soup made with sharp cheddar, beer, and caramelized onions in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

1
Slice the onion lengthwise from root to tip into thin half-moons, about 1/8 inch thick, to help them caramelize quickly and evenly.
2
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, swirling the pan until the surface is foamy and the butter smells golden, about 90 seconds.
3
Add the sliced onions and stir constantly until they shrink down and turn deep golden brown at the edges, about 12 minutes.
4
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir constantly for 60 seconds until the mixture looks like wet sand and smells nutty, creating a roux base.
5
Pour the beer into the pot slowly while stirring constantly to avoid lumps, then let it simmer and bubble for 2 minutes so the alcohol cooks off.
6
Pour in the broth and stir until everything is evenly combined, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it bubble for 8 minutes.
7
Remove the pot from heat and add the shredded cheddar in three batches, stirring after each batch until fully melted before adding the next.
8
Taste the soup and add a pinch of salt and pepper if needed, then ladle into bowls and serve immediately while steaming.

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