Beer Cheddar Soup

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Beer Cheddar Soup

Servings: 8
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Wisconsin-Natives-Beer-Cheese-Soup/Detail.aspx


Ingredients:
1 1/2 C. diced carrots
1 1/2 C. diced onion
1 1/2 C. diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 C. chicken broth
2 C. beer
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
4 C. milk or half and half
6 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 T. Dijon mustard
2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.

Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving : Calories: 565 | Total Fat: 39.7g | Cholesterol: 119mg