Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 clove garlic
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 12 fl oz lager beer
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 cup pretzel bites (optional)

Steps

1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low.
4. Pour in the beer and stir. Add the shredded cheddar cheese in batches, stirring until each batch is fully melted and incorporated before adding more.
5. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Heat gently until warmed through, but do not boil after adding cheese.
6. Serve hot, optionally garnished with pretzel bites.