Cheddar Cheese Beer Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup beer
1 teaspoon sugar
3 1/2 cups chicken stock or 3 1/2 cups broth
3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 pinch nutmeg
chopped chives, to garnish
lightly salted popped popcorn, to garnish (optional)

Preparation

Saute carrots and onions in butter until tender.
Add flour,spices, and sugar and cook 5 minutes.
Stir in beer and chicken stock; whisk until smooth.
Add grated cheese and simmer for 15 minutes, whisking until the cheese is melted.
Whisk in half&half and milk.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with some chives and popcorn, if desired.