Sharp Cheddar And Abita Amber Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, diced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 dash tabasco sauce, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 12 ounces abita amber beer

Recipe

• 1 saute onion and celery until soft and transparent.
• 2 saute the diced carrots until tender but still a little crisp.
• 3 place sauteed vegetables in a large stockpot or dutch oven; add chicken stock.
• 4 place over medium heat.
• 5 combine cheddar cheese with flour; stir mixture slowly into hot broth.
• 6 add tabasco, dry mustard, and worcestershire sauce.
• 7 bring to a simmer.
• 8 add beer; heat through and serve.