Sunday, February 24, 2008

Ham and Beer Cheese Soup

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 tbs butter
3 cups half-and-half cream
3 cups diced ham
1 (16 oz) loaf Velveeta, cubed
1 can beer
1 cup broth, divided
3 tbsp flour

Saute' onion and celery with butter till tender and starting to caramelize. Add cream, ham, cheese, beer and 3/4 cup broth. Stir constantly until cheese melts. In a small jar or container with a lid add left over broth and flour. Sake it up until all flour is dissolved then add to soup; stirring constantly. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Serve with a little cheese sprinkled on top.

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