Crockpot Beer Cheese Soup

Easy Crockpot Beer Cheese Soup Recipe everyone will love. This flavorful slow cooker soup is so easy to make!

Crock Pot Beer and Cheese Soup

I first crafted this recipe when I was totally and completely over winter and ready for spring.

I am always ready for spring weather. When this transition point comes around, I keep reminding myself April showers bring May flowers.

Today I am excited to share a hot, comforting soup with everyone that you can enjoy whether you’re defrosting from winter weather or crave a warm bowl any other time of the year.

Crock Pot Beer and Cheese Soup is easy to make and tastes fantastic!

I made a massive pot of this so John would have leftovers while I am gone this week.

I also made this recipe before heading to Cincinnati to meet with Proctor and Gamble!

I was so excited to be participating in their Science of Sleep event. Let's be honest; I don't know anyone who would complain about more sleep or better sleep!

I learned many valuable tools and information to help us all sleep better.

Since I would be out of town for a few days, I decided to load up the fridge and freezer with meals John could quickly reheat.

As is the case whenever I leave for work trips, I’m always curious to know whether he eats the food I make or goes out with our neighbor to eat all the food I don't like.

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic CrockPot Beer Cheese Soup! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Small Onion
• Carrot
• Celery
• Small Red Pepper
• Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
• Unsalted Butter
• All-Purpose Flour
• Cold Water
• Cream Cheese
• Cheddar Cheese/ Sharp Cheddar Cheese 
• Beer
• Salt
• Pepper
• Crumbled Bacon
• Green Onions 

Equipment Needed

• Crockpot
• Stirring Utensil/Wooden Spoon 
• Small Bowl

How to Make CrockPot Beer Cheese Soup

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

1. Combine onion, carrot, celery, red pepper, salt, black pepper, broth, and butter in the CrockPot.
2. Cover and cook on low
3. Stir flour and cold water to make a smooth paste .
4. Stir the mixture into the soup with cream cheese, cheddar, and beer.
5. Cover and cook on high 
6. Set to warm for serving.
7. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: Many of this soup’s components prepare easily beforehand. I cut staples we often use, such as onions, bacon, celery, carrots, and peppers, a few times a month and freeze them in freezer-safe plastic baggies to always have some ready. You can also use pre-shredded cheddar cheese to cut down on prep time.

Storage: Refrigerate any leftover portions of your CrockPot Beer Cheese Soup in an airtight container and enjoy within three days.

Freezing/How to Freeze: We’ve seen varied guidance on this since this soup contains dairy, but the consensus is that beer cheese soup is safe to freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to three months.

How to Reheat: Partially thaw any leftovers you plan to enjoy in the fridge, then transfer them to a saucepan set to low heat until serving temperature. With a light hand, add chicken or vegetable broth to thin the soup to your desired consistency. Add fresh garnishes when you’re ready to serve.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions: We use cheddar cheese in this beer cheese soup, but you can use any other shredded cheese. Pairing your beer and cheese is a fun way to add a unique, signature twist to your soup.

Optional Garnish - croutons, or serve this great slow cooker soup in a bread bowl. Dip soft pretzels in it for a fantastic snack.

Vegetarian Option: This soup is vegetarian-safe if you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth and the crumbled bacon with a plant-based substitute.

Vegan Option: Besides following the same guidance as vegetarians, vegans also should use plant-based butter, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese to make this soup plant-based.

Gluten-Free: Dairy products are naturally gluten-free. Most chicken and vegetable broth is gluten-free, but store-bought varieties may contain additives, so check the labels to confirm. Gluten-free eaters should always replace the flour with a gluten-free alternative.

Alcohol-Free Option: Much of the alcohol from the beer will cook off, so use a non-alcoholic beer to get the full-bodied taste of beer in this soup without the alcohol.

Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe yields six servings. Scale it up or down, depending on your desired quantity. You may need to make your Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Soup in batches if you scale up for more servings.

Make it Spicy: Using smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, or a spicy cheese like pepper jack or ghost pepper are all yummy ways to increase the heat level of your soup.

Sugar-Free: This soup contains 4 grams of sugar per serving.

Tips for the Best CrockPot Beer Cheese Soup

• We like the consistency of this soup as-is. However, you can increase the flour for a thicker soup and the broth to thin it out.
• Whether you use pre-shredded cheese or grate it yourself, always use shredded cheese in your CrockPot Beer Cheese Soup so that it mixes in easily and is less likely to clump.
• We use carrots, celery, and red pepper as the main veggies, but any sturdy veggie works! The key is choosing a vegetable that simmers well while maintaining its structure. For instance, potato chunks and root veggies like parsnips would be great additions since they don’t disappear into the soup.

What to Serve with CrockPot Beer Cheese Soup

This creamy, hearty, and cheesy beer soup pairs well with anything you’d enjoy with a cold pint on the side, such as gastropub fare. It’s an Oktoberfest must-have in our household! Here are some menu pairing suggestions.

Sides: Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls, Easy Hasselback Potatoes, Easy Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip, Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower, Cheesy Bacon Potato Skins, CrockPot Reuben Dip, Buffalo Chicken Wontons, CrockPot Bourbon Glazed Kielbasa, CrockPot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs

Main Dishes: Corned Beef Shepherd's Pie, Smoked Sausage Gnocchi, CrockPot Bourbon Maple Pork Loin, CrockPot Kielbasa with Potatoes & Green Beans, CrockPot German Bratwurst, Jalapeño Beer Brats, CrockPot Guinness Corned Beef & Cabbage

Desserts: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip, Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake, Caramel Apple Dump Cake, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Apple Cider Cookies, Apple Cider Muddy Buddies, Maple Monkey Bread Bites, Apple Pie Dumplings, Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies, CrockPot Fried Apples

Drinks: Candy Corn Jello Shots, Fireball & Ginger Ale Cocktail, Fireball Apple Cider, Apple Cider Margarita, Angry Balls Drink, Guinness & Cider Beer Cocktail, Apple Cider Mule, Washington Apple Drink, CrockPot Mulled Wine, CrockPot Apple Pie Moonshine

When to Serve

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Oktoberfest
• Tailgating Parties
• Family and Friend Gatherings

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Crock Pot Beer Cheese Soup

How to make easy crockpot beer cheese soup in the slow cooker

5 from 5 votes

Print Rate

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 9 hours hours

Total Time: 9 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 412kcal

Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 Carrots chopped
• 1 Celery chopped
• 1 red bell pepper small, chopped
• 3 ⅔ cups Chicken Broth
• 2 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• ½ cup All Purpose Flour
• ⅓ cup Cold water
• 8 oz Cream Cheese cut into ½ cubes
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup Beer
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Bacon Crumbled
• green onions sliced

Instructions

• Combine onion, carrot, celery, red pepper, salt, pepper, broth and butter in crock pot
• Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours, until veggies are tender
• Stir together flour and cold water to make a smooth paste in a small bowl
• Stir into soup along with cream cheese, cheddar and beer
• Cover and cook on high for 30-60 minutes, stirring halfway
• Turn to warm for serving
• Sprinkled with bacon and green onions

Slow cooker

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Beer Cheese Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Cholesterol 91mg30%

Sodium 415mg18%

Potassium 353mg10%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 3353IU67%

Vitamin C 27mg33%

Calcium 325mg33%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe originally shared on February 19, 2020. Updated October 2020.