Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup

• 16 ounces (4 cups) Land O Lakes Deli American, chopped
• 3 cups Land O Lakes Fat Free Half & Half, reserve 1/4 cup
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen cut broccoli, thawed

1. Combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup reserved fat free half & half, cornstarch and broccoli in 4-quart saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 14-18 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
3. Stir together reserved 1/4 cup fat free half & half and cornstarch in bowl; stir into hot soup.
4. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until soup just comes to a boil.
5. Stir in broccoli.
6. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
7. Variation:
8. Beer Cheese Soup: Omit broccoli.
9. Prepare soup as directed.

deli, beer, coarse ground pepper, garlic, cornstarch, broccoli

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2182/broccoli-beer-cheese-soup (may not work)