BEST EVER BEER CHEESE SOUP

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Provided by karaintn

Categories Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 7 cups, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons dry mustard
2 cups whole milk or 2 cups half-and-half
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces cubed process American cheese
12 ounces beer

Steps:

Melt butter in dutch oven over medium heat.
Stir in onion, celery, carrot, parsley, and garlic.
Cook 5 - 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender.
Stir in flour, mustard, and pepper.
Mix well.
Cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk and chicken broth and mix well.
Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until soup is thickened and thoroughly heated.
Stir in cheese and beer and cooke 5 - 8 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
DO NOT BOIL.