Beer Cheese Soup(Serves 4 To 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 lb. butter
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 qt. chicken stock
1 bottle beer (do not use bock)
1 lb. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
4 strips cooked and crumbled bacon
1/4 oz. chopped chives (fresh or frozen)
1 bag microwave popcorn or other
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Saute onion and celery in butter until soft, but not brown. Add flour and mix well; let cool.
Bring chicken stock and beer to a boil and add to the mixture while stirring constantly.
(Never add 2 hots together, always 1 hot and 1 cool so they will blend.) Bring back to a boil and simmer for at least 1 hour.