Vegan Beer Cheeseburger Soup with Pretzel Croutons
Allison Mulcahy
This Vegan Beer Cheeseburger Soup is ultra-cozy, comforting, and even better served with freshly baked pretzel croutons and bac’n bits. This luscious bowl is totally irresistible and worth every last indulgent bite! It’s creamy and velvety smooth and everything a beer cheese soup should be.
Drizzle melted butter over cubed pretzels, sprinkle with salt, and spread out on a baking sheet.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 14-16 minutes, or until crispy.
Soup
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add vegan ground and cook until browned, breaking up with a spatula. Stir in steak or hamburger seasonings and transfer to another bowl until ready to use.
In the same pot, melt butter and add onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Sprinkle flour and spices over onions and garlic and cook for one minute, stirring frequently.
Slowly whisk in the broth and beer. Bring this mixture to a light boil.
Add the diced potatoes, cover with a lid, and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occassionally. Add the carrots and simmer for another 6 minutes, or until veggies are fork-tender.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the room temperature milk and shredded cheese. Heat until the cheese is melted.
Transfer half of the soup to a blender and blend on high until creamy. Pour this mixture back into the soup pot and stir to combine.
Add the vegan ground and stir one last time. Divide into bowls and add desired toppings!