Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Slowly whisk in the broth, beer, thyme, Worcestershire, mustard, nutmeg, paprika and pepper.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the cheese and cook until melted, about 5 minutes.
8. Serve the soup warm.

Interesting Facts

• Beer cheese soup is a classic German dish.
• This dish is perfect for a cold winter evening.
• This soup is a great way to use up leftover beer.