BEER CHEESE SOUP
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter [1/2 stick] I used Smart Balance
- 1/4 cup flour
- dash Worcestershire
- S & P
- 1/2 cup Half and Half
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 12 oz bottle of beer
- 16 oz Velvetta cheese
- optional garnishes: chopped red pepper crumbled bacon, chopped chives or scallions
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium sauce pan and add flour. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, making a roux. Slowly pour in the milk and cream and cook stirring until you have a smooth velvety sauce. Add beer and cheese. Stir and add Worcestershire and season with salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly to melt cheese. Garnish as desired. Makes 3-4 servings