Recipe #137: Beer Cheese Soup

 Heavenly, hearty, easy, thick, creamy, flavorful, luscious.......  Served this awesome soup with hot crusty sourdough bread.  Another great recipe from a friend, perfect for colder weather.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter

1.5 med carrots, finely chopped

1 med rib of celery, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup bisquick

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayeene pepper 

1 cup milk

4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup beer  (I used Yuengling!!)

DIRECTIONS

1. In large pot, melt butter over medium heat. add carrots, celery and onion; cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp

2. In a large bowl, mix broth, bisquick, black pepper, cayenne until smooth; gradually stir into vegetable mixture. bring to boil over med heat, stiring occasionally

3. Stir in milk, beer and cheese; heat until cheese is melted