Beer Cheer Cheese Soup
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Cheeses
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           butter or margarine
     1/2  cup           thinly sliced celery
     1/2  cup           diced carrot
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
     1/2  cup           all-purpose flour
     1/2  teaspoon      dry mustard
     1/4  teaspoon      thyme leaves
   4      cups          regular-strength chicken broth
   1 1/2  cups          shredded sharp cheddar cheese
   2      tablespoons   grated parmesan cheese
  12      ounces        beer
                        salt and pepper to taste
                        pretzels
 

Preparation:

Melt butter in a 3 quart pan over medium heat. Add celery, carrot, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft. Stir in flour, mustard, and thyme and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring often, until carrots are very tender to bite (12 to 15 minutes). Add Cheddar cheese a handful at a time stirring until melted after each addition. Stir in Parmesan cheese, then gradually stir in beer. Heat until steaming, stirring often. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with pretzels. Makes 4 to 6 servings.