"this creamy, decadent, spicy beer cheese soup is made with extra sharp white cheddar and american lager. spicy white cheddar beer cheese soup is the perfect comfort food served in a bread bowl!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
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1/2 cup celery, chopped
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1/3 cup carrot, finely chopped
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1 cup white onion, chopped
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1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped
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1 Tbsp. jalapeno, chopped (remove seeds)
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup of light beer (a light lager is preferable)
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1 cup chicken stock
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 Tbsp. black peppercorns, whole
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1/2 Tbsp. caraway seeds (toasted if possible)
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small handful of fresh thyme sprigs
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1/2 cup milk, room temperature
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1/2 cup half and half, room temperature
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2 1/2 cups of white cheddar cheese, shredded (adjust this to your liking!)
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salt and pepper to taste
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2 (large) or 4 (small) bread bowls
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chives and chopped bacon, for garnish