Fiscalini Farms Cheddar Cheese And Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup onion, diced fine
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
6 slices bacon, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 quarts vegetable broth
4 -6 ounces sierra nevada pale ale
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
salt, as desired
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 lb shredded fiscalini farms cheddar cheese
sourdough crouton

Preparation

Heat a 6 quart stockpot over medium heat and add the diced bacon. Cook until bacon is 2/3's done.
Add the onions and garlic and continue cooking an additional 3 minutes or until onions are translucent.
When ready, add the butter and mix in the flour to make a roux. Add the vegetable stock and cook until desired thickness.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
Remove bay leaves, adjust the seasoning and keep hot until you are ready to serve. Garnish with sourdough croutons.