Beer Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. flour
4 c. hot chicken broth (canned)
1 1/2 c. half and half
16 oz. Cheez Whiz
6 oz. beer (regular or non-alcoholic)
1 Tbsp. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. egg shade or yellow food coloring (optional)
1/4 c. chives

Preparation

In a heavy pan, melt butter and flour.
Mix until completely blended.
Heat over low flame for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add chicken broth and cream.
Mix until smooth and thick.
Add cheese and mix until all cheese is melted and soup is smooth.
Add beer and Worcestershire sauce and mix.
Mix in color and chives.
Simmer about 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
Serve piping hot with popcorn if desired.