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Potato, beer, cheese soup in bowl garnished with bacon and green onion. Bottle of Guinness in background.

Irish Potato, Beer, and Cheese Soup

This potato, beer, and cheese soup is simple to make and absolutely delicious! A great St. Patrick's day treat, this soup can be enjoyed any time of year.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Irish
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Cheese Grater
  • Heavy bottom pot (I prefer my Dutch Oven)
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Immersion blender

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Slices of Chopped Bacon
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 32 oz Box Chicken Broth
  • 3 Pounds Russet Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 11.2 oz Bottle Guinness or other Stout Beer
  • 8 oz. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • Green Onion for Garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice bacon and cook until crispy in your pot over medium heat.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon, and place bacon into a paper towel lined bowl or plate.
  • Add your onions and cook until translucent.
  • Stir in your garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds. Be sure to stir constantly so your garlic doesn't burn.
  • Slowly add in chicken stock, potatoes, and beer. Stir and let simmer for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  • When the potatoes are fork tender, or easily mash on the side of the pot, use an immersion blender to blend your soup until creamy.
  • Add in your cheese 1 handful at a time and stir until completely melted before adding the next handful.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and garnish with crispy bacon pieces and sliced green onion.
Keyword potato soup, soup
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