Ham And White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup

• Meat

  • 2 cups Ham

• Produce

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Onion, small

• Canned Goods

  • 2 cups Chicken stock, low sodium

• Condiments

  • 3/4 tsp Mustard, dry
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp White pepper
  • 1/2 cup Whole wheat flour, white

• Dairy

  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 6 oz Cheddar, sharp white
  • 6 oz Cheddar, yellow

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 bottle Your favorite beer

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour or gluten free flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 bottle of your favorite beer (Preferably a wheat beer)
• 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups 2% milk (anything besides skim)
• 6 ounces sharp white cheddar, freshly grated
• 6 ounces yellow cheddar, freshly grated
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
• 2 cups diced ham, warmed
• Bacon
• Green Onions
• Shredded Cheese

Directions

• Heat a large stock pot over medium heat and add the butter. Melt completely.
• Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden.
• Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Cook for 3-4 minutes until flour is nutty and golden. Add in beer and stirring constantly, cook the mixture somewhat thickens, 2 minutes or so.
• Add chicken stock and milk; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat immediately to a simmer. Cook 5-10 minutes or until soup is thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese and Worcestershire sauce.
• Garnish with ham, bacon, green onions, or additional shredded cheese as desired. Serve immediately.