The Market Fare's Cheese Soup

This was a staple at The Market Fare, in the winter months, particularly. As quickly as I could make it, it was gone--and we made everything fresh from scratch.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  shredded carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped celery
• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups milk
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 3⁄4 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1  cup beer

Directions

1. In covered saucepan, saute carrot, onion and celery in butter, over low heat, stirring occasionally, till tender.
2. Add flour, broth, and salt.
3. Mix well.
4. Increase heat to medium.
5. Stir in milk, mix well.
6. Stir in beer (you may use non-alcoholic beer--works just as well).
7. Stirring constantly, cook till cheese melts and soup is heated through.
8. DO NOT BOIL!