Cheddar Ale Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 12 fl oz light beer
• 8 oz reduced fat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Sauté onion in olive oil 3 minutes. Reduce to medium heat and add carrots and celery.
2. Sauté 5-7 minutes further. Sprinkle in all purpose flour. Stir.
3. Add broth, milk and beer (may use pale ale). Cook 5-7 minutes or until foam disappears and soup thickens.
4. Stir in cheddar cheese and simmer 15-20 minutes.
5. Serve with toasted bread and a garnish of more cheddar if desired.