Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup

• 12 ounces bock beer
• 8 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, minced
• 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, minced
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• salt and pepper

1. Open beer and let stand while dicing vegetables.
2. Saute bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble.
3. In large soup kettle, saute vegetables in two tablespoon of bacon grease until soft.
4. Add chicken broth.
5. Fill chicken can with beer and add to mixture.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
7. Pour remaining beer into a small mixing bowl and whisk in flour.
8. Gradually add to broth, stirring constantly, till thick.
9. Add half and half, bacon and cheese.
10. Heat until cheese melts.
11. Stir in sugar.
12. Add salt and pepper to taste.

bock beer, bacon, onion, carrot, celery, sweet red pepper, condensed chicken broth, flour, cheddar cheese, sugar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wisconsin-beer-cheese-soup-169309 (may not work)