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Bock Beer Cheese Soup
Bock Beer Cheese Soup
8 cups chicken stock or bouillon
1 1/4 cups diced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/4 cups chopped carrots
1 cup diced green peppers
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese or cheese sauce
2 - 12 oz. bottles Schells Bock beer
Prepare chicken stock and bring to a boil, add vegetables, simmer for 10 minutes. In saucepan, make roux of butter and flour, cooking until mixture is smooth. Slowly add mixture to broth, continue to cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Simmer, adding the Bock for desired consistency. Add fresh gound pepper to taste and top with popcorn or green onions. Serves 8.
Note: The flavor of this soup increases with simmering time.
Continue adding Bock until desired consistency.