Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Instructions

1. In a heavy stock pot, melt butter.
2. Add onion, celery, carrots and sauté until onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir in flour and mix well.
5. Add chicken stock/broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce heat and add beer, Worcestershire sauce, and cream.
7. Simmer for approximately 5 minutes, then add sugar mustard and cayenne, and simmer for 1-2 minutes longer.
8. Add cheese and stir constantly until cheese is melted and soup begins to gently bubble.
9. If soup is too thick, add additional cream or stock/broth to desired consistency.
10. If too thin, make a roux of equal parts butter/flour and add to soup to desired consistency.
11. If you want a completely smooth soup, puree in blender or with hand blender to get rid of tiny bites of vegetables.
12. Serve, garnishing with a sprinkle of paprika.