25 MINUTE BACON BEER CHEESE SOUP WITH CHICKEN

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Sometimes I am brilliant on the fly. You know what I mean, you are rushed for dinner and you start pulling things out of your fridge and pantry and create the most spectacular dinner ever. Other nights you get stuck in one mindset. OK, I have chicken and need to make soup. Hmmm.... Chicken noodle soup. Luckily this week Bubba was incredibly inspiring. We threw some ideas around and then he said: bacon, chicken cheese. OH YAY! I got that. Before I knew what hit me I had a pot on the stove and I was making 25 Minute Bacon Beer Cheese Soup with Chicken.

Provided by Raven Higheagle @ravenhigheagle

Categories     Chicken Soups

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 slice(s) thick cut bacon
1 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 cup(s) butter
1/4 cup(s) flour
2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
2 teaspoon(s) ground chile de arbol (or cayenne pepper; to taste)
1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1 teaspoon(s) pepper
1 cup(s) beer, belgian style wheat beer (blue moon)
1 cup(s) chicken stock
2 cup(s) half and half
8 ounce(s) mild cheddar cheese,shredded
1 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce
- chives,for garnish
- croutons, parmesan, for garnish
- bacon for garnish

Steps:

  • Warm an 8 quart pot over high heat.
  • Using clean scissors; cut bacon into pot.
  • Cook bacon until lightly crisp, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Remove bacon from pan and place on a plate.
  • Add chicken into bacon grease to cook. Stir occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken onto plate with bacon.
  • Cut butter into 1 tablespoon pieces and add to pan drippings. Whisk in flour and spices.
  • Add beer, broth and half & half. Whisk to combine and bring to a bubble.
  • Add cheese whisk to combine, stir until you have a smooth mixture.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, chicken and bacon. Reserve 2 slices of the bacon for garnish. Stir to combine.
  • Allow to simmer until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.
  • Garnish with chives and croutons and bacon.

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