Cherri's Kitchen

Soup seems to sound good on very cold days. Here is a soup that will keep you warm.

(I would try it in a bread bowl. Look for that recipe in next week’s paper.)

Beer Cheese Soup

• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 (12 oz.) can beer
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 pound grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup heavy cream or milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Saute onions and carrots in butter or margarine until tender.

Make puree of onions and carrots in bender or food processor.

Return vegetables to pan and add flour; stir until smooth. Stir in paprika, mustard, beer and chicken broth.

Add grated cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer about 10 minutes. Add cream or milk, stirring constantly. Do not boil.

Add Tabasco sauce.

Popcorn is good on top.