Bacon Beer Cheese Soup with Chicken

What you need:

• 1 pkg. bacon, diced
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-size pieces
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into 1 Tbsp. pieces
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 cup Belgian-style wheat beer
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 8 oz. shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Chopped chives, for garnish
• Croutons, for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook bacon in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve 1 Tbsp. bacon grease in the pot.
2. Add chicken to the pot and season with 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook until done. Remove with a slotted spoon to the same plate as the bacon.
3. Add butter to pot and stir until melted. Whisk in flour and seasonings. Cook for 1 minute while whisking.
4. Add beer and whisk. Cook for 2 more minutes. Then add chicken broth and reduce heat to medium.
5. Add cheese slowly, whisking a little in at a time until melted and incorporated.
6. Add Worcestershire sauce, chicken, and bacon. Stir. Simmer until ready to dip up.
7. Serve with bacon, chives, and croutons.

Recipe from The Slow Roasted Italian

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