Beer Cheese Soup Recipe

Ingredients 4 slices thick-cut bacon 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion diced 1 stalk celery finely chopped 1 carrot finely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon dry mustard 12 ounces beer 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided Broiled Cheese Toasts 12 slices baguette 1/2″ thick 2 tablespoons garlic butter 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded Instructions Spread garlic butter over 12 baguette slices. Top … Read more