FOOTBALL SUNDAY BEER CHEESE SOUP

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This beer-based, yummy soup is perfect for the boys on a day of football.

Provided by Sarah

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups half-and-half cream
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup flour
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and beer; bring to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the chicken broth and mustard. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the half-and-half while stirring.
Toss together the shredded Cheddar cheese and flour in a bowl; add to the liquid mixture in small batches until melted.
Whisk together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl; stir into the cheese mixture; season with salt and pepper. Heat and stir until thick; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Fat 48.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 684.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g