Beer Cheese Soup

• 2 cups yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 cup chopped yellow onions
• 1 leek white part only chopped
• 1/2 cup (yes cup) butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup beer
• 1 1/4 lb grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 tsp white pepper
• scallions chopped (garnish)
• blue cheese (garnish)
• bacon chopped into bits (garnish)
• Roll of bread
• NEEDED KITCHENWARE
• Blender either hand or stand up or food processor.

1. Boil potatoes until soft and set aside.
2. Sautee onions and leaks in butter until soft. Gradually whisk in flour. This will create a roux. Cook it down, but do NOT allow to brown.
3. Whisk in chicken stock, beer, and cream. Add potatoes then cheese. Season and then blend until smooth.
4. Afterward add to cup or bowl (or bread bowl) and garnish first with blue cheese then top with bacon bits and finally scallions.
5. Enjoy!

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/beer-cheese-soup-50129670 (may not work)