Disney's Canadian Cheddar Soup

This is made at the Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavilion at Epcot.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  medium red onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 3  celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 4  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 4  cups milk
• 3⁄4 lb white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1  tablespoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  warm beer
• 5  scallions, chopped

Directions

1. In large deep pot, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned. Add onion, celery and butter; saute until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes over medium heat. Whisk in chicken broth and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add milk; continue to simmer 15 minutes. Do not bring to a boil.
4. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until cheese is melted and the soup is smooth. Stir in warm beer; if soup is too thick, add some warm milk.
5. Serve soup hot, garnished with scallions.