Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

The beer and cheese complement each other beautifully in this comforting soup.

Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup beer, lager or ale
1 cup half and half
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chopped chives or chopped green onions, for ganish

Directions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion carrots, and celery. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour in chicken broth then beer, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce  heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

use an immersion blend to create your preferred texture. Add half and half and cook for 5 minutes. Gradually add shredded cheese, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and soup is smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to let flavors meld. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives or green onions.