THICK BEER-CHEESE SOUP

Thick Beer-Cheese Soup image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Cheese

Time 1h17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup celery, chopped fine
1 cup onion, chopped fine
3/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups milk or 2 cups half-and-half
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons mustard powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese, grated (or less)
18 ounces beer

Steps:

Saute celery and onions in oil until transparent.
Add flour and cook about 7 mins (do not let onions get brown).
Add milk, chicken stock, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, Tabasco and salt.
Cook, about 45 mins on low heat.
Add the shredded cheese; mix well.
Add the beer; mix.
Heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1467.3, Fat 106, SaturatedFat 45.5, Cholesterol 201.1, Sodium 2025, Carbohydrate 62.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 58.3