Beer Cheese Soup

By AnitaD

Ingredients

• Optional (sauteed in butter):
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup flour
• 4 cups hot chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups Half & Half
• 16 oz jar of Cheese Whiz
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 6 oz Lite Beer (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
• 1/2 cup finely minced onion
• 1 cup finely diced celery
• 1 Tbsp chives

Preparation

Step 1

Add melted butter to hot chicken broth.
Add flour & mix like gravy, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Stir in Half & Half, Cheese Whiz, Worcestershire Sauce, vegetables and beer.
Continue cooking until soup is hot.
Serve.

Plain popcorn or croutons may be added for garnish.