By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 10
416 cal · 40 min
Irish Beer Cheddar Soup
Recipe GLPR9505eb56af9d9d
A rich and hearty soup featuring Irish lager beer combined with creamy Cheddar cheese, tender potatoes, and aromatic seasonings. This warming dish balances the malty notes of beer with sharp cheese flavor, creating a comforting bowl perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
64 ounces Irish lager beer (such as Harp)
25 ounces chicken stock
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons white pepper
2 pounds peeled and diced potatoes
2 ounces cornstarch
6 ounces water
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces Cheddar cheese sauce
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the Irish lager beer, chicken stock, onion powder, and white pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the diced potatoes to the boiling liquid and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved and smooth.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the soup while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to thicken slightly.
Add the shredded Cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring well after each addition until fully melted and incorporated.
Remove the pot from heat and whisk in the Cheddar cheese sauce until fully blended.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
This soup delivers straightforward comfort-food appeal at modest cost—a pound of cheddar and potatoes anchor a ten-serving pot for roughly $1.50 per bowl. The forty-minute timer is honest for chopping potatoes and simmering, though you'll want to add ten minutes if starting from whole onions rather than powder. Cheddar cheese and potatoes are staples at every Charlotte grocery chain, and an Irish lager (Guinness, Smithwick's) lives at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger, so no special trip required. The caveat is reheating: cheese soups can break or separate when microwaved, making this a better same-night dish, and the cornstarch thickener may turn gluey after a day in the fridge, so plan to serve it fresh or accept a thinner consistency next time around.
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