BEER CHEESE SOUP

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Provided by Nana in the woods

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
4 cups milk
1 (12 ounce) can beer
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 12 ounces

Steps:

In a large kettle, cook onion in butter until soft. Blend in flour and seasonings; gradually stir in broth, milk and beer. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil and stir until thickened. Add cheese, stirring and heating until smooth.
You can garnish with popcorn, croutons, minced parsley, chives or crumbled crisp bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.3, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 122.8, Sodium 1097.3, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 22.6