Cheddar Ale Soup

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup minced onion
• 1/3 cup grated carrots
• ¼ flour
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ pound grated cheddar cheese (2 cups)
• 3 cans Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 1¼ cups Half and Half
• 1 can Ale or Beer

Directions

Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add onion and carrot, cover and cook over low heat about 5 minutes.

Blend in flour, mustard, and paprika. Stir in cheese and 1 can of chicken broth until cheese is melted.

Add remaining ingredients; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Makes 7 cups

Tip: Garnish bowls of soup with minced chives or chopped parsley.