"Beer Cheese Soup — The BEST recipe for decadent beer cheese soup that's loaded with flavor, including two different types of cheeses! A comfort food..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium onion. (white, yellow, or sweet Vidalia)
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3 large carrots, ends trimmed
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2 celery stalks, ends trimmed
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6 tablespoons salted butter
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¼ - ½ cup all-purpose flour* (See Notes)
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16 ounces wheat or white beer** (See Notes)
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2 cups chicken broth (I use reduced or lower sodium; vegetable broth can be substituted)
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 ounces cheddar pub cheese
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2½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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Bread bowls, optional for serving
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Bacon crumbles, optional for garnishing or stir them in
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Chives, optional for topping