Football Sunday Beer Cheese Soup

This beer-based, yummy soup is perfect for the boys on a day of football.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 659 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and beer; bring to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the chicken broth and mustard. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the half-and-half while stirring.

Step 2

Toss together the shredded Cheddar cheese and flour in a bowl; add to the liquid mixture in small batches until melted.

Step 3

Whisk together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl; stir into the cheese mixture; season with salt and pepper. Heat and stir until thick; serve hot.