
QUICK & EASY BEER CHEESE SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 12 ounces lager beer
- 1/2 8 ounce package cream cheese softened, cubed
- 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- - white Cheddar cheese flavored popcorn
DIRECTIONS
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Whisk in broths; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Whisk in beer and cream cheese; whisking until melted and smooth. Slowly whisk in Cheddar cheese, allowing to completely melt between additions.
Stir in half & half, mustard and Worcestershire; salt and pepper to taste. Gently simmer until heated through (do not boil). Serve with popcorn.