Beer Cheese soup
Ingredients
2 cups New Bridge Mild Cheddar, shredded
1 cup beer of your choice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup diced tomatoes
fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to form a paste.
Gradually pour in chicken or vegetable broth and beer, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Add milk and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
Stir in diced tomatoes and thyme.
Reduce heat to low and gradually mix in shredded New Bridge Mild Cheddar until melted and creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.