White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup

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White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup

Course Soup

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/3 c. butter or margarine
• 1 clove garlic pressed
• 1 T. onion grated
• 1 t. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. Salt
• 1/2 t. dry mustard
• 1/8 t. white pepper
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 1-1/2 c. half and half
• 1 c. beer
• 1-16 oz. bag shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
• Buttered croutons

Instructions

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook 1 minute stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
• Add garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper. Blend well.
• Gradually stir in the chicken broth, half and half and beer.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Add cheese, stir until melted.
• Heat gently, stirring frequently, DO NOT BOIL. Garnish with croutons.