Kitchen Guy's
Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Here's how to make it:

Melt the butter in a large pot. Sweat the onion, carrot and celery in the butter until carrots are tender. Add flour slowly, forming a roux.

Remove pot from heat and add dry mustard, paprika and nutmeg. Mix well. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring, breaking up any lumps that may form.

Return the pot to the heat and cook approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once again, remove the pot from the heat and stir in cream. Allow to cool for five minutes, then add cheddar cheese, cooked broccoli and beer or ale. Stir over low heat until cheese melts.

Serve topped with garnish of more cheese and broccoli.