Beer Cheese Soup

Variations of potato soup are staples in our house. They're cheap and tend to be foolproof.

Beer Cheese Soup

1-2 Tbs Oil/Butter

1 Onion, chopped

3 Garlic, minced

1 Carrot, chopped

1 Celery rib, chopped

1/4 cup Flour

1lb+ Potato, cubed

6 cups Chicken broth

2 12-oz Beers

1/2 cup Cream/Half and half/Sour Cream

1 Tbs Brown/German/Creole Mustard

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Hot sauce

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

2 cups Cheddar cheese, grated

Heat oil in a 4 qt. saucepan. Stir in onions, garlic, carrot, and celery. Saute until tender. Stir in flour and cook for a few minutes. Stir in potatoes, broth and beer. Boil until potatoes are tender. Remove from fire and add remaining ingredients. Puree 3/4 of the soup with a blender or food processor.