Beer Cheese Soup

• 12 ounces beer (nothing too dark, light beers work as well)
• 12 lb bacon (not in the recipe I remember) (optional)
• 12 cup onion, diced
• 12 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 12 cup celery, minced
• 14 cup red pepper, minced
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
• 14 cup flour
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• garlic-flavored croutons, to garnish
• paprika, to garnish

1. Open beer and let stand while you dice the veggies.
2. Saute bacon until crisp (if using); drain, reserving drippings, crumble bacon.
3. Saute veggies in 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon grease until soft.
4. Add chicken broth.
5. Fill empty broth can with beer and add to mixture.
6. (save, DO NOT DRINK, the remaining beer!)
7. Bring to boil, then simmer.
8. Pour remaining beer into mixing bowl (told you not to drink it) and whisk in flour.
9. Gradually add to broth, stirring constantly, until thick.
10. Add Half & Half, bacon (if desired) and cheese.
11. Heat until cheese melts.
12. Stir in sugar.
13. Add salt, pepper to taste.
14. After ladeling into bowls, garnish with croutons and paprika.

light beers, bacon, onion, carrot, celery, red pepper, condensed chicken broth, flour, cream, cheddar cheese, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beer-cheese-soup-329297 (may not work)