"This beer cheese soup is creamy, smokey, and velvety smooth - the perfect dunking situation for your soft pretzels...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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half an onion, minced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3-4 stalks of celery, minced
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1 jalapeno, minced
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1 red bell pepper, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika (adds a bacon-like flavor)
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1 bottle of beer (I used Blue Moon - just a basic wheat beer)
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2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 tablespoons flour
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1 cup whole milk (high fat milk is better)
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8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
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4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
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salt and pepper to taste