Beer and Cheese Soup (Washington)

Beer and Cheese Soup (Washington)

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:
Unsalted butter
Celery
Carrots
Onions
All-purpose flour
Prepared mustard
Dried thyme
Chicken bouillon
Cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese
Pretzels

Directions:
1. In a 3 qt pan, heat butter over medium heat.
2. Add in celery, carrot and onion and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is soft, about 10 min.
3. Stir in flour, mustard and thyme leaves and cook for I minute.
4. Gradually add in stock Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 12 to 15 min.
6. Stir in Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
7. When cheese is melted, add in beer.
8. Heat until steaming.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10. Serve with pretzels.