Cheddar beer soup

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupAll purpose flour
cupButter
1.00cloveGarlic; pressed
1.00tablespoonGrated onion
1.00teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
½teaspoonDry mustard
1.00dashWhite pepper
3.00cupChicken broth
cupHalf-and-half
1.00cupBeer
1.00poundsShredded sharp cheddar

Directions

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly. Add garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper; blend well. Gradually stir in chicken broth, half-and-half and beer; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Heat gently, stirring often, but do not allow to boil. Serve with croutons. Serves 6 to 8.

Carol/Colleyville, TX