Cheddar Beer Soup

submitted by rosskat


from NY, USA

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
1 large onion diced
1 medium green bell pepper diced
1 large bay leaf
1 whole clove
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup beer or ale
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 block, 8 oz cheddar cheese, grated

The combinations are quite good together!

In a stock pot melt butter or margarine and saute) onions and peppers with
bay leaf and clove until vegetables are soft. Add flour and cook and stir
for several minutes . Mixture will form a paste. Gradually add liquids and
cook and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; then
simmer about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve soup hot and
sprinkle with the grated cheddar. Serves 6 to 8.

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