WISCONSIN BEER-CHEESE SOUP

Wisconsin Beer-Cheese Soup image

Provided by F-16 momma

Categories Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup butter
1 clove garlic (pressed)
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash white pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 -5 diced baked potatoes (I prefer red with skins on)
1 cup beer
1 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

Spoon flour into measuring cup& level off.
Melt butter in large saucepan, and add flour.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
Add garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper; blend well.
Gradually stir in chicken broth, half-and-half and beer; cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Add cheese; stir until melted.
Add potatoes and heat gently, stirring often, but do not allow to boil.
Top with popcorn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.5, Fat 43.3, SaturatedFat 27, Cholesterol 128.8, Sodium 966.2, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 27