Beer and Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup minced carrot
• 1 cup minced celery
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce or 1  chopped Thai peppers
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 12 ounces beer

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the vegetables in the oil.

2. 2

   When onions are translucent, pour in the chicken broth.

3. 3

   Simmer 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Toss the flour and mustard with the cheese, and drop into broth.

5. 5

   Stir constantly, simmering until mixture thickens slightly.

6. 6

   Add the beer, and continue to stir.

7. 7

   Let thicken more.

8. 8

   Add seasonings; serve.

9. 9

   You can add sliced knockwurst during the last 1/2 hour if you're inclined.

10. 10

    Great with bagels.