Broccoli and Beer Cheese Soup

Broccoli and Beer Cheese Soup

Prep Time:
40 Min
Start to Finish:
40 Min
Servings:
4 (1 1/2-cup)
Print:
8.5 x 11 6 x 4

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes (9 oz each) Green Giant® Simply Steam® frozen broccoli cuts
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cubed American cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • Popcorn, if desired

Directions

  1. Cook broccoli as directed on box. Spoon broccoli into 2-quart saucepan.
  2. In small bowl, combine water, 1/2 cup of the milk and flour; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Stir milk mixture into broccoli in saucepan. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups milk, garlic salt, dry mustard and pepper; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thickened.
  3. Add cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Add beer; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Garnish with popcorn.

Additional Directions

Prep Guide and Tips:
The beer adds flavor and a malty richness to this recipe, but it isn't enough to make the soup taste like beer. For more beer flavor, add 2 to 4 more tablespoons.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Information Per Serving; 1 1/2 Cups:

Calories:
390 
Calories From Fat:
200 
Total Fat:
22g 
Cholesterol:
65mg 
Sodium:
1170mg 
Potassium:
 
Protein:
23g 
Vitamin A:
35% 
Vitamin C:
60% 
Calcium:
60% 
Iron:
8%