Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed3/4 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)4 celery ribs, chopped (about 2 cups)2 medium onions, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)2 medium carrots, sliced (about 1 cup)1/2 cup all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 cups chicken stock3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup beer or apple juice

Preparation

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, celery, onions and carrots; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until onions are tender.

Stir in flour, salt, mustard and cayenne until blended; gradually stir in stock. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir until cheese is melted.