Hearty Brew And Cheese Soup

• 1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed chicken broth, divided
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer
• 1 (16-ounce) loaf process cheese spread, cubed
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1. Saute ham, onion, and celery in margarine in a Dutch oven over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
2. Measure 1/4 cup chicken broth, and set aside. Add remaining broth, half-and-half, beer, and cheese to ham mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.
3. Combine reserved 1/4 cup broth and flour in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Add flour mixture to mixture in pan, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.

ham, onion, celery, margarine, condensed chicken broth, beer, process cheese, allpurpose

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hearty-brew-cheese-soup (may not work)