Cheese And Beer Soup | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound kielbasa sausage, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups Chicken Stock
• 2 cups lager beer, preferably amber
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cups grated Cheddar cheese (12 ounces or 3/4 pound)
• Cheesy Popcorn
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, for garnish