Ingredients:
1 cup minced carrots
1 cup minced celery
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash Tabasco sauce or 1 chopped Thai peppers
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 ounces beer
Directions:
Saute the vegetables in the oil.
When onions are translucent, pour in the chicken broth.
Simmer 45 minutes.
Toss the flour and mustard with the cheese, and drop into broth.
Stir constantly, simmering until mixture thickens slightly.
Add the beer, and continue to stir.
Let thicken more.
Add seasonings; serve.
You can add sliced knockwurst during the last 1/2 hour if you’re inclined.
Great with bagels.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 70 min.