Baby Doe’s Cheese Soup with Beer

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced cooked bacon
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the chicken broth, beer, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the cheese and cook until melted, about 2 minutes.
5. Stir in the bacon and green onions. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This soup is a great way to use up leftover beer.
• The beer gives the soup a unique flavor, but if you don’t like beer you can use chicken broth instead.
• This soup tastes great with a side of crusty bread.