Byerly's Beer Cheese Soup

By Astrid

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup minced onions
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 - 10 3/4 oz can chicken broth
• 4 cups milk
• 1 - 12 oz can beer
• 3 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (12 oz)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a large kettle, cook onion in butter until soft. Blend in flour and seasonings; gradually stir in broth, milk and beer. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Add cheese, stirring and heating until smooth.

To serve: Ladle into soup cups or bowls. Garnish with popcorn, croutons, minced parsley, chives, minced green onion or crumbled crisp bacon