This spicy beer cheese soup, a Midwest staple, is creamy, flavorful, spicy, and perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Using Hoosier Hill Farm Beer Cheese Sauce Mix, easily throw together this delicious entrée that is sure to warm your spirit.

Instructions

Step one: In a large heavy bottomed pot, like a dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove and chop then set aside on a plate lined with paper towel. Remove any extra bacon grease from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind.

Step two: Add butter, celery, jalapeño, onion, red bell pepper and garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened. 

Step three: Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Step four: After broth is boiling, remove from heat and add in Hoosier Hill Farm Beer Cheese Sauce Mix. Whisk sauce mixture until smooth.

Step five: Stir in half the bacon.

Step six: Top with the rest of bacon, chopped chives and shredded cheddar cheese. Enjoy with some toasted bread!