Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup

On the Menu Today~
Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup

Living in Wisconsin,
we always have cheese and
beer in the refrigerator...
Perfect for making this delicious soup~

Serve bowls of Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup with
big slices of buttered sourdough bread..

Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions, white and green parts
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 3 (10-1/4 oz) cans chicken stock
• 1/3 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups half & half or milk, warmed
• 2 cups (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• Additional shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh pepper and crispy bacon for garnish.

Cooking Directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, green pepper and carrot. Cook and stir over medium high heat until vegetables are tender. Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Add stock, beer and mustard. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add warmed half & half or milk, cheese and sour cream. Stir until cheese melts. Heat only until heated through. 
2. Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh ground pepper and crispy bacon.

Soup, Cheese, Onion, Green Pepper, Beer, Sour Cream, Carrot