Beer Cheese Soup IV

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beer
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
2. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
3. Add the butter to the pot and melt.
4. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Stir in the beer and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Stir in the mustard and cheddar cheese and cook until the cheese is melted and the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes.
9. Stir in the bacon and season with salt and pepper.
10. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Beer Cheese Soup is a popular dish in the United States and is served in many restaurants.
• The soup is often served with crusty bread, crackers, or croutons.
• Beer Cheese Soup can be made with a variety of different beers, including lagers, ales, and stouts.