Recipe: Beer Cheese Soup

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From: Sara,.MN

Beer Cheese Soup
Serves 6

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
4 Tbsp butter
5 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 (12 oz) can of beer
1 cup chicken broth
1 lb grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 tsp. Tabasco
Popcorn, for garnish

Saute carrots and onions in butter. Stir in flour, cook on low heat 3 or 4 minutes, but don't brown. Stir in paprika, mustard, beer, and chicken broth. Use wire whisk until smooth. Add cheese, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in heavy cream. Add Tabasco and serve with popcorn.