Cheddar Pale Ale Soup

I like cheese almost as much as I like beer, so it’s only natural that the two would come together in some form.

What you need:

1/4 cup butter
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 lb sharp cheddar, grated
4 cups chicken stock
1 bottle Tröegs Pale Ale
1 1/4 cup half and half

Melt the butter in a stockpot over low heat, add onion and carrot, cover and cook until onions are tender (~5 min).  Stir in the flour, mustard, and paprika.  Add cheese and half of the chicken stock and stir until cheese melts.  Add remaining ingredients.  Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Enjoy.