INGREDIENTS
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2 medium carrot (peeled, trimmed and roughly chopped)
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1 stalk celery (trimmed and roughly chopped)
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1 clove garlic
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1/2 medium yellow onion (quartered)
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3/4 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup beer
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1 cup 1% milk (or 2%)
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shreds (medium or sharp cheddar)
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3/4 tsp Dijon mustard
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1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 tsp dry mustard
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1/2 tsp kosher (or sea salt)
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1/8 tsp ground black pepper
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2 strips bacon (cooked optional)
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1/2 cup Broccoli (optional)
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1/2 cup cauliflower (optional)