Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 c. Water
• 1 x Onion
• small
• minced
• 1 lb Broccoli
• fresh
• 1 ounce Bouillon
• beef
• granules
• 3/4 c. Margarine
• 1 1/2 c. Flour
• 1/4 tsp Garlic pwdr
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• white Seasoning salt
• to taste Cayenne
• to taste
• 2 lb Cheddar
• cubed
• 4 c. Lowfat milk
• 2 ounce Beer

Instructions

1. Bring water and onion to a boil in a large soup pot.
2. Add in seasonings and half of the broccoli.
3. Bring to a boil again.
4. Add in soup base and lower heat.
5. In a separate saucepan, make a roux.
6. When the roux thickens, gradually stir into the soup, whipping with a wire whisk to avoid lumps.
7. Heat lowfat milk and cheese to just below boiling point till the cheese melts, stirring constantly.
8. Blend into the soup and add in the remaining broccoli.
9. Just before serving, add in beer.
10. Mix well.
11. Makes 2-1/2 qts.