Cheddar Ale Soup

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Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 7
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup minced onion
1/3 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 pound grated cheddar cheese -- (2 cups)
3 cans chicken broth -- (10 3/4 oz.)
1 1/4 cups half and half
1 can ale or beer -- (12 oz.)
 

Preparation:

Melt butter in large heavy saucepan. Add onion and carrot, cover and cook over low heat about 5 minutes. Blend in four, mustard, and paprika. Stir in cheese and 1 can broth until cheese is melted. Add remaining ingredients; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish bowls of soup with popcorn, minced chives, chopped parsley, or crumbled bacon.