Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup with Fresh-Popped Popcorn

If there's one soup that says Wisconsin fall, it's beer cheese. Rich, creamy, and loaded with cheddar — this is the bowl you want when the leaves start turning and the air gets crisp. Our best-selling Beer Cheese Soup Mix makes it weeknight-easy, and a handful of fresh-popped Pops off the Cob Popcorn on top takes it somewhere truly special.

What You'll Need

• 1 bag Wisconsin 26 Beer Cheese Soup Mix (7 oz)
• 3½ cups water
• 1 bottle (12 oz) of your favorite Wisconsin beer — a lager or amber works beautifully
• 1 cob Pops off the Cob Popcorn, freshly microwaved
• Optional toppings: shredded sharp cheddar, sliced green onions, a drizzle of hot sauce

Instructions

1. Bring 3½ cups of water to a boil in a large soup pot.
2. Slowly whisk in the Beer Cheese Soup Mix until fully combined.
3. Add the 12 oz bottle of beer and return to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbling.
5. While the soup simmers, pop your Pops off the Cob cob in the microwave per package instructions — it yields 4 to 6 cups of fresh, non-GMO popcorn.
6. Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with fresh popcorn. Add cheddar, green onions, or hot sauce to taste.

Why Popcorn?

Think of it as the ultimate Wisconsin crouton. The popcorn adds a light, airy crunch that plays perfectly against the rich, velvety soup — and it's a guaranteed conversation starter at the table. Use it right away while it's warm for the best texture.

Make It a Gift

Bundle the Beer Cheese Soup Mix and a Pops off the Cob cob together for a cozy fall gift set. Add a bottle of local Wisconsin beer and you've got a ready-to-make dinner gift that anyone would love.

Contains Dairy and Gluten. Made in a facility that handles Gluten, Dairy, Corn, Soy, and Sesame.