Beer Cheese Soup I

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 small head cauliflower
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Saute green onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms in butter. Mix flour and dry mustard into sauteed vegetables. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil.

Break up cauliflower into bite-size pieces, steam until just tender.

Reduce heat of sauteed vegetables to a simmer, add cauliflower, beer, and cheeses. Simmer 15-20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Check seasonings.