BEER CHEESE SOUP WITH VEGGIES

BEER CHEESE SOUP WITH VEGGIES image

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking Spray
3 cups diced carrots
1 cup slice celery
3/4 cup chopped green onions
4 cups peeled, diced round red potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 can low sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup flour
2 cups Milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup Wisconsin type beer
1 1/2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

1. Coat a large pot with cooking spray and place over medium high heat until the pot is hot. 2. Add carrots, celery, and green onions and cook for 8 minutes stirring occasionally. 3. Add potatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. 4. Once the soup is boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 5. Place flour in a bowl. Gradually add milk while whisking with a wire whisk. Add to pot. 6. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. 7. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened. 8. Add the beer, cook 1 more minute. 9. Remove from heat, add cheeses, stirring until the cheeses are melted.