Cheddar & Leek Soup

By lorab

331 calories

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (441 ml) ale
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 4 cups old cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 tsp hot mustard
• 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter. Fry leeks and onions until softened, about 5 minutes
2. Add flour, cook, stirring until just starting to brown. About 2 minutes
3. Stir in broth, 2 cups water, ale, and salt. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Stir in cream, bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in cheese, mustard, worchestershire sauce and pepper. Reduce heat to low and stir until cheese is melted.