Beer Cheese Soup

Ingredients:

4 cups (32 oz) chicken broth

8 oz shredded sharp cheddar (Tillamook Extra Sharp)

1 12 oz amber or brown ale

2-4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup flour

2 cups milk of choice (unsweetened original almond milk works great)

Pepper to taste

Instructions:

Sauté minced garlic with a small amount of vegetable oil over medium heat.  Add beer and broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer. 

Warm 1 cup of milk in microwave, not hot. Whisk in flour until fully dissolved.  Add mixture to beer and broth.  Whisk together and add another cup of milk. Slowly add in cheese a small handful at a time, whisking until smooth. Simmer and continue to whisk for 10-12 minutes. The soup will begin to thicken.