Raley's Cheddar Beer Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large leek (thinly sliced-white and pale green parts only)
• 14 cup flour
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup mendocino brewing company red tail lager beer (Or use another lager- but the flavor is unique!)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 13 cups cheddar cheese (shredded- sharp is best)
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
2. Add leeks and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, to soften.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes more.
4. Slowly stir in chicken stock, lager and mustard until mixture is smooth.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in cheese a handful at a time, stirring until cheese is melted.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.