Recipe(tried): Susan's Beer Cheese Soup (Close to Flying Saucer's)

This recipe is very close to the one at Flying Saucer. Bet you can't eat just one bowl!

SUSAN'S BEER CHEESE SOUP
(Close to Flying Saucer's)

1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 (14-16 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half/half (or milk)
1/2 cup dark beer
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 dashes Tabasco sauce
3 to 4 whole bay leaves

Cook red peppers in butter until tender.

Stir in flour (when adding the flour, I like to mix it in with a wire whisk to avoid getting lumps) and chicken broth; cook until thick and bubbly.

Stir in cream and beer. Add cheese a little at a time. (When adding the cheese, be sure to keep stirring the soup so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot, I add about 1/2 to 3/4 of the block, but you can add as much or less to fit your taste.)

VARIATION:
Sometimes I add chopped carrots, celery, and onions for a different taste.

Servings: 6