Cheesy Vegetable Beer Soup

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 12 teaspoon minced garlic, bottled
• 12 teaspoon dry mustard
• 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12 teaspoon onion salt
• 14 teaspoon coarse pepper
• 14 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 10 ounces guinness stout lager beer
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 10 ounces frozen broccoli
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups half-and-half

1. Sautee diced vegetables and seasonings in EEOV until tender.
2. Add beer, broth, frozen broccoli and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium and puree with immersion bender until desired consistency is achieved.
4. Simmer 5 minutes.
5. Stir in cheese until well blended.
6. Add half and half.
7. Continue to simmer additional 5 -7 minutes.
8. Serve hot.

extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, red bell pepper, carrot, garlic, mustard, cayenne pepper, onion salt, coarse pepper, salt, chicken broth, broccoli, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-vegetable-beer-soup-507970 (may not work)