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Beer Cheese Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 - 10 slices thick cut bacon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 cup medium to dark beer
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 1 to 1-1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Green onions and croutons, to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot on high heat.
  • Cut the bacon slices into small piece and pop them into the pot.
  • Cook bacon them until they’re good and crisp.
  • Remove the bacon from pot to a plate.
  • Add the butter to the pan drippings.
  • When melted, whisk in the flour and spices.
  • What you’re essentially doing is making a roux and then a variation on a bechamel sauce.
  • Add the beer, broth and half and half.
  • Whisk to combine and bring to a slow simmer.
  • Add the cheese and whisk again to combine until smooth.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce and bacon.
  • Simmer until you’re ready to serve, stirring occasionally
  • You can add more half and half or broth if it gets too thick.

Notes

Garnish, if you wish, with green onions and croutons. More bacon and a sprinkle of cheese on top might be good, too.