INGREDIENTS
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1 cup onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1 cup diced carrots cut into 1/4-inch dice
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1 cup celery cup into 1/4-inch dice
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6 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups half and half
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1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fluid ounces)
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1 (12 ounce) bottle ale Pilsner or Lagers work well
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 pound extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese , grated (4 cups)
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4 bacon slices (3 1/2 ounces total), cooked and crumbled
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1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeno pepper