Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients ~

• 1 stick (½  cup) butter
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 Tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 can/bottle beer
• 3 cups chicken broth (24 ounces)
• 1 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 cups of hot whole milk
• Popcorn

Method ~

In a large soup pot, melt the butter, add the diced carrots and diced onion.  Sauté until soft, 5-7 minutes.  Add the flour, dry mustard and nutmeg.  Cook on low for 5 to 7 minutes to cook off the ‘raw’ taste.  Stir in the beer and 3 cups of broth.  Slowly add the shredded cheese and hot milk stirring frequently.  Garnish with chives and popcorn