Ham & White Cheddar Beer Cheese Soup

What you need:

For the soup:

• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 3/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 bottle wheat beer
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 6 oz. shredded sharp white cheddar
• 6 oz. shredded yellow cheddar
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire
• 2 cups diced ham

For garnish:

• Cooked and crumbled bacon
• Diced green onions
• Shredded cheddar

Directions:

1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt butter completely. Then add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
2. Then whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until flour is golden and has a nutty aroma.
3. Add beer, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens a little, about 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken broth and milk and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens.
5. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses, Worcestershire, and ham.
6. Serve garnished with bacon, green onions, and shredded cheddar.

Recipe from With Salt & Wit

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