Title: Cheddar Soup
Categories: Vegetable Soup
Yield: 6 Servings
| 4 | tb | Unsalted butter |
| 1/2 | c | Finely diced celery |
| 1/2 | c | Finely diced leeks white part only |
| 1/2 | c | Finely diced carrots |
| 4 | tb | All purpose flour |
| 4 | c | Beef broth |
| 1 | | Bottle light beer 12 oz |
| 1 | lb | Vermont cheddar white |
| 1 | lb | New york cheddar orange |
| | | Pinch of cayenne pepper |
| | | Fresh ground black pepper |
| | | Salt to taste |
| | | Fresh chives snipped for garnish |
Melt the butter in heavy soup pot. Add the diced celery,
leeks and carrots; cook, stirring, over low heat for 3 minutes.
Add flour and cook, stirring, over low heat an additional 2
minutes. Add the broth and beer. Bring to a simmer very slowly
so vegetables become tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Over low heat, gradually add the cheeses,
whisking all the time, until smooth. Season with cayenne, black
pepper and salt. Continue cooking over low heat until heated
through. Do not boil, or soup will separate.