Beer Cheese Soup

Total Time

55 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped spring onions
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 small head cauliflower
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté spring onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms in butter. Mix flour and dry mustard into sautéed vegetables. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil.
2. Break up cauliflower into bite-size pieces, steam until just tender.
   Reduce heat of sautéed vegetables to a simmer, add cauliflower, beer, and cheeses. Simmer 15-20 minutes.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.