Beer Cheese Soup

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 3 cups chciken broth
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 can (12oz) beer

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 4qt Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook about 10 mins, stirring occasionally until celery and onions are transparent.

2. Stir in flour, paprika, black pepper and cayenne. Add broth; heat to boiling over meidum heat. Boil and stir 1 min.

3. Reduce heat; stir in whipping cream and cheese. Heat until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Stir in beer. If desired, serve with popcorn.